Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 8.6 km
- Source
- NOA
Shqipëria Jugore · Gjonomadh
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Jugore
M1.7 Earthquake near Gjonomadh, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)
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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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
45333fac8f4303096a16494b15c627cb6ef4e1be
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
8.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 16:34:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Gjonomadh
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.61188,
20.62958
Temperature
0.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8.6 km
8.6 km — shallower than 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
Shqipëria Jugore
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 123 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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523
Country (24h)
Albania
2