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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Shqipëria (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 01:56:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Shqipëria (Albania) on March 3, 2026 at 01:56 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. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 01:56:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Shqipëria
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.02720, 19.62801
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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