Back to map
M1.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 02:13:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 29, 2026 at 02:13 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near AEGEAN SEA. With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 02:13:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.15360, 25.27080
Temperature
15.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 328 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 330 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye
  • Milos
    Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 404 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 417 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
652
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share