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M2.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Shirgjan, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 14:36:45 UTC Local time: —

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. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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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