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M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Borsh (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 13:24:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Borsh (Albania) on August 25, 2026 at 13:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 13:24:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Borsh
County
Vlorë County
Village
Borsh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.07300, 19.87400
Temperature
35.3°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 (12.7 km)
Regional average: 12.7 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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