M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Horë-Vranisht (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 22:35:22 UTC Local time: —

M4.8 earthquake near Horë-Vranisht on Aug 29, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.8 Earthquake near Horë-Vranisht (Albania) · 2026-08-29 22:35:22 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Horë-Vranisht (Albania) on August 29, 2026 at 22:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-29 22:35:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Horë-Vranisht

County

Vlorë County

Source

usgs

Coordinates

40.15380, 19.88220

Temperature

25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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

Estimated impact

63 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.1

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Africa · about 183 km away

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