M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Cakran, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 15:04:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Cakran, Southern Albania (Albania) on May 26, 2026 at 15:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 15:04:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Cakran

County

Fier County

Village

Cakran i Ri

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

40.60000, 19.63000

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)

Regional average: 13.3 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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