M2.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Mbreshtan (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 17:10:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Mbreshtan (Albania) on March 24, 2026 at 17:10 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-24 17:10:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Mbreshtan

County

Qarku i Beratit

Village

Mbreshtan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.72200, 19.87600

Temperature

8.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to 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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