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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Polis, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 09:28:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Polis, Central Albania (Albania) on July 30, 2026 at 09:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 09:28:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Polis
County
Elbasan County
Village
Sheh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.09000, 20.23000
Temperature
36.8°C

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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 km)
Regional average: 13 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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