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M2.3 Depth: 38.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Drenovë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-27 17:35:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Drenovë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on May 27, 2026 at 17:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
38.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-27 17:35:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Drenovë
County
Qarku i Korçës
Village
Drenovë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.57691, 20.82364
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.8 km
Shallow
38.8 km
38.8 km — deeper than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 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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