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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Gjinikas, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 10:28:49 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Gjinikas on Jan 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Gjinikas, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-01-16 10:28:49 UTC

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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 10:28:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Gjinikas
County
Qarku i Korçës
Village
Gjinikas
Source
gfz
Coordinates
40.68000, 20.51000
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 418 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 499 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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