M1.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-28 11:28:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 11:28 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 11:28:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.14703, 23.39447
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 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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