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M1.5 Depth: 12.9 km

M1.5 Earthquake near AEGEAN SEA

UTC time: 2026-05-11 11:03:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 11, 2026 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near AEGEAN SEA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
12.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 11:03:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.36700, 25.57960
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.9 km
Shallow
12.9 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: 219 km ·Shield(s) ·Elevation: 367 m ·Last eruption: 1950 ·Greece
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    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 698 m ·Last eruption: 1888 ·Greece
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