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M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Rrilë, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 03:54:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Rrilë, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania) on February 18, 2026 at 03:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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.

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