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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-19 11:38:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Prevallë, Central Albania (Albania) on July 19, 2026 at 11:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-19 11:38:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Prevallë
County
Elbasan County
Village
Prevallë
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.30500, 20.30364
Temperature
32.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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