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M3.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-09-06 16:44:06 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Dropull i Poshtëm on Sep 6, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania) · 2025-09-06 16:44:06 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near ALBANIA (Albania) on September 6, 2025 at 16:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-06 16:44:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Dropull i Poshtëm
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.98000, 20.27000
Temperature
20.8°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 (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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