Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Shqipëria Veriore · Rubik
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Veriore
M1.5 Earthquake near Rubik, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On May 26, 2026 at 00:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Rubik, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 NOA.
Details
ID
5252c5a42db101771e360fa21b312c068c522e80
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-26 00:36:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Rraja e Velës
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.80112,
19.77923
Temperature
19.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa43.2 kmStraight-line distance
Albania · TIA · LATI
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Shqipëria Veriore
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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