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M2.5 Depth: 28.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-04 10:51:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 10:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ionian Sea. With a focal depth of about 29 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 event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
28.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 10:51:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
37.61630, 16.33730
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28.7 km
Shallow
28.7 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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