M4.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Himarë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 20:56:10 UTC Local time: —

M4.2 earthquake near Himarë on Jun 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.2 Earthquake near Himarë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-06-08 20:56:10 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Himarë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-08 20:56:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Shqipëria Jugore

City

Himarë

County

Qarku i Vlorës

Village

Pilur

Source

gfz

Coordinates

40.13000, 19.77000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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