Back to map
M1.9 Depth: 21.3 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Prevallë, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 08:42:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 08:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Prevallë, Central Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
21.3 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 08:42:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Prevallë
County
Elbasan County
Village
Prevallë
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.30207, 20.30021
Temperature
26.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.3 km
Shallow
21.3 km
21.3 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 485 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

Historic earthquake map · Albania

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Albania

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share