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M1.8 Depth: 9.7 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Dardhë (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-12-10 21:38:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 10, 2025 at 21:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Dardhë (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-10 21:38:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Dardhë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.54184, 20.80673
Temperature
2.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.7 km
Shallow
9.7 km
9.7 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 391 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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