Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Southern Albania · Velabisht
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M2.3 Earthquake near Velabisht, Southern Albania (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On June 30, 2026 at 02:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Velabisht, Southern Albania (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
ID
5641b31e88e144aee203aabd5c0074b0816a157e
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 02:43:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Starovë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.71000,
19.90000
Temperature
21.3°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
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Stromboli Activity reported
Southern Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
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