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Quakes last month
63
Latest UTC: 2026-08-31 21:16:53
Strongest
M4.8
Horë-Vranisht
Country rank
#19
412 quakes in 2026 · out of 19 countries
Averages
M2.47 · 13 km
Avg this month: M2.59

Overview – Albania

The latest recorded earthquake in Albania was on 2026-08-31 at 21:16 UTC in Gurabardh with magnitude M1.7.

In the last month, 63 earthquakes were recorded in Albania with an average magnitude of 2.59.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Shqipëria Jugore (121), followed by Southern Albania (64).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Albania reached magnitude M4.8 on 2026-08-29.

In 2026, 16% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

All-time events
817
Strongest
M4.8
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-31 21:16:53 UTC

Strongest – Albania

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M4.8 Horë-Vranisht
UTC: 2026-08-29 22:35:22 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Albania

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Albania.

Recent earthquakes – Albania

Showing the latest 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M1.7 Depth: 10 km
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Gurabardh

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 21:16:53 UTC
Coordinates 41.125, 20.039
Source noa

Albania

M2.2 Depth: 15 km
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Vlora

Time (UTC) 2026-08-31 15:13:00 UTC
Coordinates 40.433, 19.465
Source emsc

ADRIATIC SEA

M2.1 Depth: 15 km
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Piqeras

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 07:45:56 UTC
Coordinates 40.051, 19.892
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M1.8 Depth: 5 km
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Cepo

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 07:24:58 UTC
Coordinates 40.110, 20.000
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.0 Depth: 10 km
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Himarë

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 07:24:55 UTC
Coordinates 40.115, 19.813
Source noa

Albania

M1.7 Depth: 36 km
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Saranda

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 05:02:04 UTC
Coordinates 39.828, 19.979
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M2.1 Depth: 5 km
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Cepo

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 01:47:57 UTC
Coordinates 40.100, 20.070
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.1 Depth: 5 km
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Himarë

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 01:47:55 UTC
Coordinates 40.123, 19.821
Source noa

Albania

M2.4 Depth: 5 km
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Albania

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 01:47:54 UTC
Coordinates 39.910, 19.860
Source serbia_rsz

Greece-Albania Border Region

M2.1 Depth: 5 km
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Kurvelesh

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 01:01:48 UTC
Coordinates 40.230, 20.000
Source serbia_rsz

Albania

M2.2 Depth: 5 km
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Vergo

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 01:01:46 UTC
Coordinates 40.060, 20.050
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.2 Depth: 9 km
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Borsh

Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 01:01:43 UTC
Coordinates 40.082, 19.858
Source noa

Albania

M4.8 Depth: 10 km
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Horë-Vranisht

Time (UTC) 2026-08-29 22:35:22 UTC
Coordinates 40.154, 19.882
Source usgs

13 km ENE of Himarë, Albania

M2.3 Depth: 10 km
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Dajt

Time (UTC) 2026-08-28 16:49:33 UTC
Coordinates 41.270, 19.980
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.0 Depth: 15 km
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Klos

Time (UTC) 2026-08-28 05:04:32 UTC
Coordinates 41.537, 20.128
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M1.0 Depth: 5 km
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Polenë

Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 22:53:54 UTC
Coordinates 40.601, 20.703
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M2.3 Depth: 15 km
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Zhepë

Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 09:02:23 UTC
Coordinates 40.702, 20.244
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.3 Depth: 7 km
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Stojan

Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 08:03:06 UTC
Coordinates 41.650, 19.900
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M1.7 Depth: 30 km
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Albania

Time (UTC) 2026-08-26 01:42:03 UTC
Coordinates 40.031, 19.632
Source noa

Albania

M1.4 Depth: 20 km
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Qytezë

Time (UTC) 2026-08-25 23:16:45 UTC
Coordinates 40.483, 20.882
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M4.4 Depth: 10 km
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Divjakë

Time (UTC) 2026-08-25 13:56:35 UTC
Coordinates 40.950, 19.520
Source usgs

15 km W of Lushnjë, Albania

M2.3 Depth: 15 km
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Borsh

Time (UTC) 2026-08-25 13:24:42 UTC
Coordinates 40.073, 19.874
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.2 Depth: 15 km
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Bashkia Belsh

Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 23:18:33 UTC
Coordinates 40.966, 19.874
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.0 Depth: 15 km
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Bogovë

Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 21:08:55 UTC
Coordinates 40.598, 20.253
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.6 Depth: 15 km
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Podgorie

Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 18:45:26 UTC
Coordinates 40.828, 20.800
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.6 Depth: 10 km
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Malasej

Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 08:24:00 UTC
Coordinates 41.020, 20.000
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M0.8 Depth: 6 km
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Bezhan

Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 01:53:47 UTC
Coordinates 40.414, 20.760
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M2.0 Depth: 40 km
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Picar

Time (UTC) 2026-08-23 07:39:34 UTC
Coordinates 40.203, 20.025
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M2.4 Depth: 10 km
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Qendër Tepelenë

Time (UTC) 2026-08-23 07:39:32 UTC
Coordinates 40.330, 20.070
Source serbia_rsz

Albania

M2.2 Depth: 15 km
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Zharrëz

Time (UTC) 2026-08-21 05:38:32 UTC
Coordinates 40.730, 19.636
Source emsc

ALBANIA

Charts – Albania

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-10
85
2025-11
42
2025-12
24
2026-01
87
2026-02
62
2026-03
27
2026-04
23
2026-05
29
2026-06
69
2026-07
52
2026-08
63
2026-09
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
3
1-2
79
2-3
426
3-4
79
4-5
20
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
596
70-300
3

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: 181
  2. Shqipëria Qendrore
    Events: 129
  3. Shqipëria Veriore
    Events: 88
  4. Southern Albania
    Events: 64
  5. Central Albania
    Events: 42

FAQ – Albania

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Albania?
The newest entry in our database for Albania is dated 2026-08-31 21:16:53 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Albania?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Albania reached magnitude M4.8.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Albania?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 817 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 M2.47 and the average depth is 13 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.

Regions · Albania

Significant historical earthquakes – Albania

with casualties or damage

  1. 1851 Vlore (Valona),Berat; Turkey M6.6 2'000 deaths tsunami
  2. 1851 Berat 400 deaths
  3. 1920 Tepelene, Dragoti, Peshtani, Maricaj M6.2 200 deaths
  4. 1905 Shkoder M6.6 120 deaths 24 M USD
  5. 1931 Korce M5.8 90 deaths
  6. 1866 Narta, Vlore, Kanina M6.6 60 deaths tsunami
  7. 1866 Smokthine, Velca, Vlore 60 deaths tsunami
  8. 2019 Durres, Thumane, Tirana M6.4 51 deaths 1'081 M USD

Country history – Albania

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