Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Shqipëria Jugore · Gjinikas
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Jugore
M4.2 Earthquake near Gjinikas, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On January 16, 2026 at 10:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Gjinikas, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). 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 event was recorded by GFZ. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.
Details
ID
12479d25bd3d93d38e15b2e28f8f86a1608eaf71
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 10:28:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Gjinikas
Source
gfz
Coordinates
40.68000,
20.51000
Temperature
2.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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
-
Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
532
Country (24h)
Albania
3