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Albania · Shqipëria Veriore

M2.0 Earthquake near Bashkia Klos, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 22:27:13 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
Source
EMSC

Shqipëria Veriore · Bashkia Klos

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Bashkia Klos, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania) on April 30, 2026 at 22:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
45f3b0f45e8232324d6ec01d00e7a323211f8870
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 22:27:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Veriore
City
Bashkia Klos
County
Qarku i Dibrës
Village
Petralbë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.44900, 20.10200
Temperature
0.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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.

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  • Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaAlbania · TIA · LATI
    32.0 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

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Shqipëria Veriore

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 40 Catalogue entries

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