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M2.5 Depth: 5.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 10:58:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near ALBANIA (Albania) on June 16, 2025 at 10:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 EMSC. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 10:58:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Xarrë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.72240, 20.01850
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.6 km
Shallow
5.6 km
5.6 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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