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M1.9 Depth: 12.4 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Golem, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 21:08:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 21:08 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Golem, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 12 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 NOA. Albania: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.4 km
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — close to the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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