Back to map
M1.9 Depth: 18.2 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-28 11:34:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on April 28, 2026 at 11:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
18.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 11:34:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.17221, 23.37753
Temperature
16.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.2 km
Shallow
18.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 173 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 348 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 355 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 450 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
665
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share