Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Leshnjë
Country overviewAlbania
M3.2 Earthquake near Leshnjë (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2026 at 13:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Leshnjë (Albania). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
13379a0b473830ea503c3957a62dcf275e8fe3a5
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 13:07:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Faqekuq
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
40.58000,
20.39000
Temperature
18.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 75 Catalogue entries
Of 74 other entries for this area and period, 44 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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