M3.6 Depth: 8.5 km

M3.6 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-06-18 12:07:40 UTC Local time:
M3.6 earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA on Jun 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA · 2026-06-18 12:07:40 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 12:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
8.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 12:07:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.96040, 30.76960
Temperature
24.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 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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