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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Paulesh, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 05:12:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Paulesh, Central Albania (Albania) on June 22, 2026 at 05:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-22 05:12:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Paulesh
County
Elbasan County
Village
Paulesh
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.07000, 19.89000
Temperature
32.1°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 (13.3 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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