M1.7 Depth: 35.8 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Saranda (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 05:02:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 30, 2026 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Saranda (Albania). With a focal depth of about 36 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

35.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-30 05:02:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Saranda

County

Vlorë County

Village

Manastir

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.82849, 19.97936

Temperature

24.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35.8 km

35.8 km — deeper than the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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