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M3.1 Depth: 14.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea

UTC time: 2026-04-05 16:26:14 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Aegean Sea on Apr 5, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Aegean Sea · 2026-04-05 16:26:14 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Aegean Sea on April 5, 2026 at 16:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
14.3 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 16:26:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
40.28275, 24.12643
Temperature
15.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.3 km
Shallow
14.3 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

Volcanoes nearby

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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: 488 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece

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