M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Vajzë, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 21:32:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 29, 2026 at 21:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Vajzë, Southern Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 21:32:52 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Vajzë
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
40.36000, 19.65000

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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.

Depth classes per USGS

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