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M4.2 Depth: 15.4 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Gorë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 10:28:51 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Gorë on Jan 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near Gorë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-01-16 10:28:51 UTC

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 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
15.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 10:28:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Gorë
County
Qarku i Korçës
Village
Strelcë
Source
isc
Coordinates
40.71620, 20.51510
Temperature
2.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.4 km
Shallow
15.4 km
15.4 km — close to 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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    Distance: 421 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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