M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Mënik, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 09:43:00 UTC Local time: —

M3.0 earthquake near Mënik on Apr 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.0 Earthquake near Mënik, Central Albania (Albania) · 2026-04-06 09:43:00 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 6, 2026 at 09:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Mënik, Central Albania (Albania). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-06 09:43:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Central Albania

City

Mënik

County

Tirana County

Village

Mënik

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

41.30000, 19.69000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)

Regional average: 13.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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