M2.1 Depth: 9.1 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-13 12:17:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on May 13, 2026 at 12:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
9.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 12:17:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.58832, 20.68085
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.1 km
Shallow
9.1 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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