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M1.7 Depth: 8.6 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Gjonomadh, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 16:34:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 16:34 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Gjonomadh, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.6 km
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 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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