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M1.7 Depth: 12.5 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-03-25 21:02:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on March 25, 2026 at 21:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
12.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 21:02:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
40.30472, 24.11820
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.5 km
Shallow
12.5 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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