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M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Vasjan, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 05:52:32 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Vasjan on Jul 29, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near Vasjan, Central Albania (Albania) · 2026-07-29 05:52:32 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Vasjan, Central Albania (Albania) on July 29, 2026 at 05:52 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 05:52:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Vasjan
County
Elbasan County
Village
Vasjan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.07000, 20.24000
Temperature
28.0°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 km)
Regional average: 13 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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