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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Kalasë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 20:11:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Kalasë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on February 1, 2026 at 20:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 20:11:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Kalasë
County
Qarku i Vlorës
Village
Kalasë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.01854, 19.95373
Temperature
8.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 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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