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M2.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Tregan, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 14:36:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 14:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Tregan, Central Albania (Albania). With a focal depth of about 7 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 14:36:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Tregan
County
Elbasan County
Village
Çikallesh
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.04000, 20.10000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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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