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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sevaster, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 22:05:20 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Sevaster on Jan 9, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Sevaster, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-01-09 22:05:20 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sevaster, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on January 9, 2026 at 22:05 UTC. 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 22:05:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Sevaster
County
Qarku i Vlorës
Village
Dushkarak
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.44629, 19.74096
Temperature
13.6°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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