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1.7

Earthquake M 1.7 in the area of Aegean Sea, 21 October 2026, 23:37 UTC

Recorded 5 d ago. Updated 01:48.

Magnitude
MLh 1.7
Time (UTC)
23:37:36
Depth
23 km
Coordinates
38.406 N 25.403 E
Source
NOA
Last revision
01:48

Map: OpenStreetMap contributors data, OpenMapTiles tiles.

What it means

Summary from the source data

An earthquake of magnitude 1.7 was recorded at a depth of 23 km, near Aegean Sea, on 21/10 at 23:37 UTC. The data is preliminary and may be updated.

Within 50 km of the epicentre, 2 events were recorded in the last 24 hours (maximum magnitude 2.0). Within 50 km of the epicentre, 5 events were recorded in the last 30 days (maximum magnitude 2.5). In the same area, a stronger quake occurred in the last 30 days (magnitude 2.5). The hypocentre is shallow, at a depth of 23 km.

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

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