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M1.7 Depth: 9.3 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-05 08:19:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 08:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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
M1.7
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 08:19:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.28803, 23.84125
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 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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