Albania

Albania – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes this month
3
Latest UTC: 2026-04-15 01:49:58
Strongest
M4.5
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Country rank
#16
173 quakes in 2026 · out of 16 countries
Averages
M2.45 · 14 km
 

Overview – Albania

The latest recorded earthquake in Albania was on 2026-04-15 at 01:49 UTC in Shqipëria with magnitude M2.1.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Shqipëria Jugore (90), followed by Shqipëria Qendrore (21).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Albania reached magnitude M4.5 on 2025-06-24.

In 2026, 17% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

All-time events
578
Strongest
M4.5
Latest (UTC)
2026-04-15 01:49:58 UTC

Strongest – Albania

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M4.5 —
UTC: 2025-06-24 03:04:54 UTC · Depth: 5 km

Map – Albania

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Albania.

Recent earthquakes – Albania

Showing the latest 15 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.1 Depth: 10 km
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Shqipëria

Time (UTC) 2026-04-15 01:49:58 UTC
Coordinates 39.981, 19.867
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M3.5 Depth: 7 km
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Shqipëria Veriore · Vajush

Time (UTC) 2026-04-07 11:13:02 UTC
Coordinates 42.210, 19.510
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 21 km
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Shqipëria Veriore · Mëshqerrë

Time (UTC) 2026-04-07 11:13:02 UTC
Coordinates 42.179, 19.514
Source isc

Northwestern Balkan Peninsula

M2.3 Depth: 15 km
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Shqipëria Qendrore · Bashkia Belsh

Time (UTC) 2026-03-31 00:57:55 UTC
Coordinates 40.999, 19.875
Source emsc
M2.3 Depth: 15 km
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Shqipëria Qendrore · Bashkia Belsh

Time (UTC) 2026-03-30 20:49:03 UTC
Coordinates 40.996, 19.862
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 2 km
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Shqipëria Qendrore

Time (UTC) 2026-03-30 04:49:34 UTC
Coordinates 41.010, 19.840
Source emsc
M4.0 Depth: 10 km
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Shqipëria Jugore · Canakaj

Time (UTC) 2026-03-30 03:18:48 UTC
Coordinates 40.970, 19.770
Source gfz

Albania

M3.8 Depth: 15 km
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Shqipëria Jugore · Xibrakë

Time (UTC) 2026-03-30 03:18:46 UTC
Coordinates 41.005, 19.786
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 10 km
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Shqipëria Jugore · Allprenaj

Time (UTC) 2026-03-30 03:18:46 UTC
Coordinates 40.964, 19.703
Source ingv

Costa Albanese settentrionale (ALBANIA)

M2.2 Depth: 15 km
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Himarë

Time (UTC) 2026-03-29 02:51:28 UTC
Coordinates 40.068, 19.801
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 15 km
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Qazim Pali

Time (UTC) 2026-03-26 20:11:24 UTC
Coordinates 40.029, 19.880
Source emsc
M2.1 Depth: 15 km
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Shqipëria Jugore · Pepellash

Time (UTC) 2026-03-26 17:52:45 UTC
Coordinates 40.471, 20.681
Source emsc
M2.1 Depth: 15 km
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Mbreshtan

Time (UTC) 2026-03-24 17:10:27 UTC
Coordinates 40.722, 19.876
Source emsc
M2.0 Depth: 15 km
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Shqipëria Veriore · Bashkia Bulqizë

Time (UTC) 2026-03-20 19:12:09 UTC
Coordinates 41.539, 20.340
Source emsc
M2.0 Depth: 17 km
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Shqipëria Jugore · Libohovë

Time (UTC) 2026-03-18 03:05:07 UTC
Coordinates 40.034, 20.272
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

Charts – Albania

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-05
27
2025-06
90
2025-07
37
2025-08
42
2025-09
42
2025-10
85
2025-11
42
2025-12
24
2026-01
87
2026-02
62
2026-03
21
2026-04
3

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
59
2-3
433
3-4
68
4-5
18
5-6
0
6-7
0
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
573
70-300
4
300-700
1
700+
0

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Albania

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Shqipëria Jugore
    Events: 150
  2. Shqipëria Qendrore
    Events: 119
  3. Shqipëria Veriore
    Events: 77
  4. Ballaban
    Events: 11
  5. Zagorie
    Events: 8

FAQ – Albania

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Albania?
The newest entry in our database for Albania is dated 2026-04-15 01:49:58 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Albania?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Albania reached magnitude M4.5.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Albania?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 578 recorded earthquakes for Albania (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Albania?
Across all recorded events in Albania, the average magnitude is M2.45 and the average depth is 14 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Albania to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Albania

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