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M1.9 Depth: 17.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-19 13:40:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Greece-Albania Border Region on May 19, 2026 at 13:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
17.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-19 13:40:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
noa
Coordinates
39.65927, 20.63004
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.5 km
Shallow
17.5 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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