M2.3 Depth: 26.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Dropull i Sipërm (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 08:21:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 08:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Dropull i Sipërm (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 08:21:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Dropull i Sipërm

County

Qarku i Gjirokastrës

Village

Sotirë

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.81903, 20.35309

Temperature

7.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 km — deeper 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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