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M1.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Qendër Leskovik, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 23:51:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 23:51 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Qendër Leskovik, Southern Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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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 km)
Regional average: 13 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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