Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Qendër Vlorë
Country overviewAlbania
M2.2 Earthquake near Qendër Vlorë (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2026 at 16:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Qendër Vlorë (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
019ff2a60c589a779098c35c40b5f0cb5305aed2
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 16:51:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Zvërnec
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.53200,
19.44000
Temperature
24.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 475 Catalogue entries
Of 474 other entries for this area and period, 275 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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