M2.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Himarë (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 02:51:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Himarë (Albania) on March 29, 2026 at 02:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-29 02:51:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Himarë

County

Qarku i Vlorës

Village

Qeparo i Sipërm

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.06800, 19.80100

Temperature

4.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to 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

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