Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Shqipëria Jugore · Sevaster
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Jugore
M3.0 Earthquake near Sevaster, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)
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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.
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Details
ID
2eb48d30aaae0f71d8f9163d8e2cae7facbb9a20
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 22:05:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Dushkarak
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.44629,
19.74096
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
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