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M2.8 Depth: 171.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-07 01:59:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2026 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 171 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
171.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 01:59:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.79239, 24.43994
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 171 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 171 km
Intermediate
171 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 162 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 268 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 279 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Kula
    Distance: 355 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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