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M4.2 Earthquake near Maliq-Opar (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-09-12 17:52:20 UTC Local time: —
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M4.2 Earthquake near Maliq-Opar (Albania) · 2026-09-12 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.2 Earthquake near Maliq-Opar (Albania) · 2026-09-12 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On September 12, 2026 at 17:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Maliq-Opar (Albania). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

ID
56ee6ebcf6db8f00a2c1ea31e328f3e82c1001ca
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
71.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-12 17:52:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Maliq-Opar
County
Korçë County
Village
Maliq-Opar
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
40.73000, 20.46000
Temperature
12.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71 km
Intermediate
71 km
71 km — deeper than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Methana
    Distance: 425 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli Activity reported
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 498 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries

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