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M2.2 Depth: 16.5 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-03-13 18:39:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on March 13, 2026 at 18:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
16.5 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 18:39:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.37088, 25.99320
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.5 km
Shallow
16.5 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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