Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 6.7 km
- Source
- INGV
Shqipëria Jugore · Kolonjë
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Jugore
M3.8 Earthquake near Kolonjë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On June 12, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Kolonjë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
0d8deefb0ce778d9e73d2ac2bf602090df29bef5
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 04:42:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Kolonjë
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.14570,
20.01130
Temperature
21.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than 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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