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M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Kruja, Northern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 06:05:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Kruja, Northern Albania (Albania) on July 13, 2026 at 06:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 06:05:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Northern Albania
City
Kruja
County
Durrës County
Village
Noje
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.49000, 19.82000
Temperature
16.7°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 (13.2 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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