Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Northern Albania · Lezhë Municipality
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M2.3 Earthquake near Lezhë Municipality, Northern Albania (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On July 24, 2026 at 01:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Lezhë Municipality, Northern Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
61f1562cfd3ddc07cf80922afc0614235546b114
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 01:46:12 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.87000,
19.72000
Temperature
18.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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