Albania

Albania – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
53
Latest UTC: 2026-09-20 12:12:57
Strongest
M4.8
Horë-Vranisht
Country rank
#19
465 quakes in 2026 · out of 19 countries
Averages
M2.45 · 13 km
Avg this month: M2.28

Seismic profile

Analysis period20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 15:00 UTC
Minimum magnitude

What the data show

Albania · M ≥ 2.0

After source reconciliation, the catalogue contains 475 event entries of M2.0 or above for this area and period, spread over 212 days.

Catalogue entries47520 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026
Strongest recorded earthquakeM4.8Horë-Vranisht ↗
Depth · median15.0 km475 events with valid depth
Last 30 days57Previous 30 days: 42

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026

Earthquakes by month

M ≥ 2.0

Each bar counts events within the selected period. Hatched months are only partially included.

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MonthAnalysis periodCatalogue entries
September 2025 · Partial month20 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 202513
October 202501 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 202566
November 202501 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 202533
December 202501 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 202518
January 202601 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 202667
February 202601 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 202653
March 202601 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 202620
April 202601 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 202616
May 202601 May 2026 – 31 May 202619
June 202601 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 202648
July 202601 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 202639
August 202601 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 202646
September 2026 · Partial month01 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 202637

How strong were the earthquakes?

Catalogue entries · 475

M 2.0 – < 3.0400
M 3.0 – < 4.061
M 4.0 – < 5.014
M 5.0 – < 6.00
M ≥ 6.00

At what depth did they occur?

475 events with valid depth

0 – < 30 km465
30 – < 70 km5
70 – < 300 km5
300 – 750 km0

0 events without valid depth are excluded here.

Depth · median

Half of the available values lie on either side of the median; ties are possible.

Current period in context

Last 30 days57
Previous 30 days42
Median of the eleven previous 30-day periods41

Same magnitude threshold, separate periods. Differences may also reflect changes in recording. No hazard level or forecast is inferred.

Where were earthquakes recorded?

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

The interactive map complements the event links on this page.

Marker size and colour indicate magnitude.

Strongest recorded earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0

Data and methodology

Analysis period: 20 Sep 2025 15:00 – 20 Sep 2026 15:00 UTC

Data and methodology

Reports are first reconciled using existing event associations. Additional reports from different sources are consolidated only when every pair is within 5 seconds, 10 km and 0.5 magnitude units, source groups do not overlap and exactly one group matches. Ambiguous cases remain separate. The preferred report determines magnitude, time and area; period and magnitude filters are applied afterwards. The start is included and the end excluded (UTC).

61 additional source reports were consolidated during source reconciliation.

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

Source reports used

The preferred report of each group is counted. Source priority follows the earthquake list. Different magnitude types and recording gaps limit comparability.

  • EMSC351
  • NOA75
  • SERBIA_RSZ30
  • USGS6
  • INGV6
  • GFZ5
  • ISC2

The profile is recalculated hourly from the earthquake catalogue. Later source revisions may also change historical values.

Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 15:33 UTC

Overview – Albania

The latest recorded earthquake in Albania was on 2026-09-20 at 12:12 UTC in Orman with magnitude M2.0.

In the current month, 53 earthquakes were recorded in Albania with an average magnitude of 2.28.

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, 15% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

All-time events
870
Strongest
M4.8
Latest (UTC)
2026-09-20 12:12:57 UTC

Map – Albania

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Albania.

Strongest – Albania

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

Recent earthquakes – Albania

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

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M2.0 Depth: 15 km
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Orman

Time (UTC) 2026-09-20 12:12:57 UTC
Coordinates 40.719, 20.775
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M1.7 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Draçovë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-20 05:33:07 UTC
Coordinates 40.107, 20.470
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M1.9 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Çarçovë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-20 05:23:51 UTC
Coordinates 40.088, 20.470
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M1.7 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Dërmenas

Time (UTC) 2026-09-20 01:37:40 UTC
Coordinates 40.730, 19.503
Source noa

Albania

M1.9 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Lajthizë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-19 08:13:51 UTC
Coordinates 40.788, 20.874
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M3.2 Depth: 1 km
Open event ↗

Leshnjë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-18 13:07:08 UTC
Coordinates 40.580, 20.390
Source serbia_rsz

Albania

M3.5 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Borsh

Time (UTC) 2026-09-18 13:06:59 UTC
Coordinates 40.060, 19.850
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M1.1 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Qendër Libohovë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-18 12:54:50 UTC
Coordinates 40.025, 20.295
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M1.3 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Qendër Tepelenë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-18 00:06:25 UTC
Coordinates 40.279, 19.998
Source noa

Albania

M1.4 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Terovë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 16:28:08 UTC
Coordinates 40.709, 20.810
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M2.1 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

Bicaj

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 14:00:02 UTC
Coordinates 41.079, 19.805
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.0 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Rreth-Greth

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 14:00:00 UTC
Coordinates 41.077, 19.497
Source noa

Albania

M2.5 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Fushë-Kuqe

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 13:40:12 UTC
Coordinates 41.670, 19.650
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.3 Depth: 7 km
Open event ↗

Albania

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 13:40:08 UTC
Coordinates 41.631, 19.431
Source noa

Albania

M2.1 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Albania

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 13:13:08 UTC
Coordinates 40.031, 19.605
Source noa

Albania

M2.4 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

Tatzat

Time (UTC) 2026-09-17 13:13:06 UTC
Coordinates 40.052, 19.944
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.4 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Shtëmaj

Time (UTC) 2026-09-16 01:55:02 UTC
Coordinates 41.140, 19.990
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.2 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

Vetilernë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-15 23:42:29 UTC
Coordinates 40.803, 20.764
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M1.1 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Qendër Leskovik

Time (UTC) 2026-09-15 23:26:16 UTC
Coordinates 40.219, 20.515
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M2.2 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Cepo

Time (UTC) 2026-09-15 20:16:09 UTC
Coordinates 40.080, 19.950
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.0 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Brataj

Time (UTC) 2026-09-15 20:16:06 UTC
Coordinates 40.251, 19.740
Source noa

Albania

M2.3 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Zvirinë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-14 23:51:57 UTC
Coordinates 40.790, 20.740
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.2 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Cepo

Time (UTC) 2026-09-14 20:10:27 UTC
Coordinates 40.090, 20.020
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M2.3 Depth: 5 km
Open event ↗

Horë-Vranisht

Time (UTC) 2026-09-14 20:10:26 UTC
Coordinates 40.144, 19.815
Source noa

Albania

M2.2 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

Qendër Vlorë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-14 16:51:13 UTC
Coordinates 40.532, 19.440
Source emsc

ADRIATIC SEA

M2.3 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

Piqeras

Time (UTC) 2026-09-14 06:23:58 UTC
Coordinates 40.040, 19.900
Source emsc

ALBANIA

M1.3 Depth: 18 km
Open event ↗

Rrëmbec

Time (UTC) 2026-09-13 23:53:29 UTC
Coordinates 40.702, 20.785
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M1.5 Depth: 31 km
Open event ↗

Çërravë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-13 23:53:27 UTC
Coordinates 40.894, 20.807
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M1.5 Depth: 10 km
Open event ↗

Qendër Bulgarec

Time (UTC) 2026-09-13 12:56:47 UTC
Coordinates 40.644, 20.827
Source noa

Greece-Albania Border Region

M2.0 Depth: 15 km
Open event ↗

Kalasë

Time (UTC) 2026-09-12 22:43:20 UTC
Coordinates 40.016, 19.970
Source emsc

ALBANIA

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 2026-09-20 12:12:57 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 870 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 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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