Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Orikum
Country overviewAlbania
M3.2 Earthquake near Orikum (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On October 5, 2026 at 10:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Orikum (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.
Details
ID
08421141e4adaa7f6bb875a7e183523a2e15842b
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-05 10:53:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.29000,
19.60000
Temperature
23.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.4 km)
Regional average: 12.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
Of 73 other entries for this area and period, 44 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
586
Country (24h)
Albania
2