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M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Zvezdë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 13:40:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Zvezdë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on June 6, 2026 at 13:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 13:40:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Zvezdë
County
Qarku i Korçës
Village
Zvezdë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.71742, 20.86418
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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    Distance: 405 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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