Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 15.4 km
- Source
- ISC
Shqipëria Jugore · Gorë
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Jugore
M4.2 Earthquake near Gorë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Gorë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on January 16, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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 ISC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.
Details
ID
5c356c9d7e0e9aea1184cce7a8f338ede9d88edb
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 10:28:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Strelcë
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.71620,
20.51510
Temperature
2.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
531
Country (24h)
Albania
3