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M3.4 Depth: 7.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-02 06:25:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 06:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 06:25:23 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
40.22000, 25.13000
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 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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    Distance: 425 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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