M1.8 Depth: 15.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 07:48:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA on April 29, 2026 at 07:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
15.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 07:48:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
35.97170, 30.41720
Temperature
19.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.7 km
Shallow
15.7 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: 447 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
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    Distance: 453 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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