Albania · Northern Albania

M2.1 Earthquake near Bashkia Kukës, Northern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-04 13:45:23 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
Source
SERBIA_RSZ

Northern Albania · Bashkia Kukës

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Bashkia Kukës, Northern Albania (Albania) on June 4, 2026 at 13:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
0772820dc9fc5260ffa36de940a22dadf5bd861f
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-04 13:45:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
County
Village
Bushat
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
42.01000, 20.39000

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries

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