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M2.2 Depth: 6.6 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Baban, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 22:18:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 4, 2026 at 22:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Baban, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 7 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 NOA. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 22:18:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Baban
County
Qarku i Korçës
Village
Baban
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.62607, 20.90653
Temperature
3.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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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