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M3.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 03:14:12 UTC Local time: —
M3.4 earthquake near Shqipëria Qendrore on Dec 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania) · 2025-12-13 03:14:12 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near ALBANIA (Albania) on December 13, 2025 at 03:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 03:14:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Shqipëria Qendrore
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.22700, 20.04900
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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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