Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Shqipëria Jugore · Qendër Tepelenë
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Jugore
M3.1 Earthquake near Qendër Tepelenë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)
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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.
Details
ID
08cd3cd957ba69f41e6b13df9b43d011166035c8
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 07:05:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Hormovë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.24544,
20.11667
Temperature
6.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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.
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
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