Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Himarë
Country overviewAlbania
M1.9 Earthquake near Himarë (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On September 24, 2026 at 10:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Himarë (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
3cdddb81484ab45be7e77d4c49d844df9e5f19a7
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 10:21:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Jalë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.11717,
19.68057
Temperature
22.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
458
Country (24h)
Albania
2