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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kamëz Municipality, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-01 16:27:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 1, 2026 at 16:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kamëz Municipality, Central Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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