M0.9 Depth: 13.8 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-30 02:56:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M0.9 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on April 30, 2026 at 02:56 UTC. 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
M0.9
Depth
13.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 02:56:41 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.13284, 23.41965
Temperature
16.8°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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