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

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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

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