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M1.9 Depth: 13.8 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Ionian Sea

UTC time: 2026-05-06 00:23:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Ionian Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 00:23:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
37.40936, 20.34943
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.8 km
Shallow
13.8 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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