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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: —

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. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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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