M4.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Çorraj, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 20:56:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Çorraj, Southern Albania (Albania) on June 8, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-08 20:56:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Çorraj

County

Vlorë County

Village

Çorraj

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

40.10000, 19.87000

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than 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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