Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Himarë
Country overviewAlbania
M2.0 Earthquake near Himarë (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Himarë (Albania) on August 30, 2026 at 07:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
435b7763b3ab2dbbb2334f2830f2e2b1083b0f8b
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 07:24:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Kudhës
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.11512,
19.81317
Temperature
27.9°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
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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