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

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Vajzë

County

Vlorë County

Village

Vajzë

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

40.36000, 19.65000

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Depth profile

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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