M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kllojkë (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 15:36:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 15:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Kllojkë (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 event was recorded by NOA. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 15:36:11 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.25445, 20.02556
Temperature
9.1°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 (13.2 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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