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M1.7 Depth: 29.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 01:42:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Albania (Albania) on August 26, 2026 at 01:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
29.8 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 01:42:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Albania
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.03149, 19.63197
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29.8 km
Shallow
29.8 km
29.8 km — deeper than 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

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