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M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near ADRIATIC SEA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-07-29 17:25:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2025 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near ADRIATIC SEA (Albania). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-29 17:25:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.61100, 19.48000
Temperature
24.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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