M2.1 Depth: 12.7 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region

UTC time: 2026-05-24 23:16:12 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 24, 2026 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
12.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 23:16:12 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.49997, 20.65384
Temperature
14.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.7 km
Shallow
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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