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M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-06 19:58:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on April 6, 2026 at 19:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 19:58:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
38.94745, 26.01288

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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  • Methana
    Distance: 277 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
  • Milos
    Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 751 m ·Last eruption: 140 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 288 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece

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