M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kurvelesh (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 01:01:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kurvelesh (Albania) on August 30, 2026 at 01:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-30 01:01:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Kurvelesh

County

Gjirokastër County

Village

Lekdush

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

40.23000, 20.00000

Temperature

24.8°C

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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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