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M1.2 Depth: 13.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-05 16:57:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 16:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
13.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 16:57:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
40.27359, 24.12827
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.4 km
Shallow
13.4 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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  • Kula
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 433 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 444 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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