Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 7.3 km
- Source
- INGV
Buz
Country overviewAlbania
M2.1 Earthquake near Albania [Land] (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On October 19, 2025 at 23:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Albania [Land] (Albania). With a focal depth of about 7 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 event was recorded by INGV. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
7.3 km
7.3 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
522
Country (24h)
Albania
3