M1.1 Depth: 11.2 km

M1.1 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-08-23 00:25:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near AEGEAN SEA on August 23, 2026 at 00:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.1
Depth
11.2 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 00:25:11 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.39070, 25.94230
Temperature
23.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.2 km
Shallow
11.2 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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