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M2.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 03:04:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 03:04:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Albania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.72500, 19.57000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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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