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M2.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 04:11:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2025 at 04:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-13 04:11:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Shqipëria Jugore
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.91200, 20.66600
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
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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  • Methana
    Distance: 432 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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