M4.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Kaparjel, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 04:42:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Kaparjel, Southern Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

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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 (13.3 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.

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