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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Tregan, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 05:17:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Tregan, Central Albania (Albania). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 05:17:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Tregan
County
Elbasan County
Village
Tudan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.05000, 20.09000
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 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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