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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Allgjatë (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 01:16:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2025 at 01:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Allgjatë (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 01:16:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Allgjatë
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.31852, 19.72060
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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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