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M1.7 Earthquake near Central Mediterranean Sea

UTC time: 2026-09-06 07:07:08 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
Source
NOA

Central Mediterranean Sea

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Central Mediterranean Sea on September 6, 2026 at 07:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

ID
f4f0df2c02492c394cac0c8d109d91aec787a99f
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 07:07:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
35.68963, 22.42160
Temperature
27.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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    Distance: 290 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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