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M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Polis, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 05:33:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Polis, Central Albania (Albania) on July 29, 2026 at 05:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-29 05:33:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Polis
County
Elbasan County
Village
Vilan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.08900, 20.24500
Temperature
28.0°C

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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 km)
Regional average: 13 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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