M2.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ruzhdie, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 01:49:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Ruzhdie, Southern Albania (Albania) on July 21, 2026 at 01:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-21 01:49:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Ruzhdie

County

Fier County

Village

Gjynoqarë

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.64900, 19.71400

Temperature

24.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to the regional average (13.1 km)

Regional average: 13.1 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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