Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Shqipëria Qendrore · Kukuçovë
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Qendrore
M2.6 Earthquake near Kukuçovë, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Kukuçovë, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania) on February 18, 2026 at 20:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
4aff89a2926aa3905b727fc3306dd3afbda78270
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-18 20:49:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Kukuçovë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.88825,
20.07069
Temperature
3.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Shqipëria Qendrore
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
523
Country (24h)
Albania
2