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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Gerbllesh, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 22:30:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 26, 2026 at 22:30 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Gerbllesh, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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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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