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M2.8 Depth: 7.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Eastern Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-06 23:22:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Eastern Mediterranean Sea. With a focal depth of about 7 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 NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
7.4 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 23:22:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
34.66870, 28.06020

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.4 km
Shallow
7.4 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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