M2.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Himarë (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 07:24:55 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-30 07:24:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Himarë

County

Vlorë County

Village

Kudhës

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.11512, 19.81317

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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