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M1.5 Depth: 26.1 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Skënderbegas, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 04:21:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 04:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Skënderbegas, Central Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.1 km
Shallow
26.1 km
26.1 km — deeper than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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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