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M1.8 Depth: 18.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Prevallë, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 11:44:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Prevallë, Central Albania (Albania) on July 15, 2026 at 11:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 11:44:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Prevallë
County
Elbasan County
Village
Prevallë
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.32232, 20.33595
Temperature
32.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 km
18.3 km — deeper 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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