M2.8 Depth: 7.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Zagorie (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 04:06:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Zagorie (Albania) on January 9, 2026 at 04:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

7.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-09 04:06:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Zagorie

County

Qarku i Gjirokastrës

Village

Doshnicë

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.23180, 20.21480

Temperature

2.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.2 km

7.2 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)

Regional average: 13.2 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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