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1.6

Earthquake M 1.6 in the area of Aegean Sea, 21 October 2026, 01:27 UTC

Recorded 6 d ago. Updated 03:53.

Magnitude
MLh 1.6
Time (UTC)
01:27:50
Depth
12 km
Coordinates
38.229 N 24.258 E
Source
NOA
Last revision
03:53

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.6 was recorded at a depth of 12 km, near Aegean Sea, on 21/10 at 01:27 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 3 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 2.1). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 3.5). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 3.5). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 12 km.

Quakes of this size are very frequent and are usually not felt by people.

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