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M1.7 Depth: 11.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 17:08:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near AEGEAN SEA on April 4, 2026 at 17:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
11.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 17:08:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.49070, 25.90340

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.4 km
Shallow
11.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 332 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 341 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 346 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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