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M2.8 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Horë-Vranisht, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 21:53:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Horë-Vranisht, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on February 16, 2026 at 21:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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.

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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 (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 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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