M3.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Novoselë, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 01:06:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Novoselë, Southern Albania (Albania) on May 29, 2026 at 01:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-29 01:06:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Novoselë

County

Vlorë County

Village

Novoselë

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

40.58000, 19.38000

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Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to 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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