M3.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Qendër Tepelenë (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 22:58:32 UTC Local time:
M3.2 earthquake near Qendër Tepelenë on Oct 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.2 Earthquake near Qendër Tepelenë (Albania) · 2025-10-19 22:58:32 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Qendër Tepelenë (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 22:58:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.27528, 20.08852
Temperature
9.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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