Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shqipëria Qendrore · Shirgjan
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Qendrore
M2.5 Earthquake near Shirgjan, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On May 23, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Shirgjan, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 15 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
0a09bc135dbb2d396b3b909d1f1ef9a6122e236e
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 14:36:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Bathës
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.05700,
20.06000
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa48.9 kmStraight-line distance
Albania · TIA · LATI
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Shqipëria Qendrore
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
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