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M3.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Vajush, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-04-07 11:13:02 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Vajush on Apr 7, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Vajush, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania) · 2026-04-07 11:13:02 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Vajush, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania) on April 7, 2026 at 11:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

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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 (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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