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M1.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Kus, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 13:56:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 13:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Kus, Shqipëria Qendrore (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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 13:56:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Qendrore
City
Kus
County
Qarku i Tiranës
Village
Kus
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.19448, 19.93057
Temperature
28.9°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 (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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