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M1.4 Depth: 11.6 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-03-26 00:23:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 26, 2026 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Aegean Sea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.4
Depth
11.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-26 00:23:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.28091, 24.13925
Temperature
12.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.6 km
Shallow
11.6 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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  • Kula
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  • Kolumbo
    Distance: 434 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -18 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Greece
  • Santorini
    Distance: 445 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
  • Nisyros
    Distance: 487 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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