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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Qendër Tepelenë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 07:05:12 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Qendër Tepelenë on Jan 11, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Qendër Tepelenë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-01-11 07:05:12 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Qendër Tepelenë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on January 11, 2026 at 07:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

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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 (13.2 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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