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M2.2 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 22:44:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Albania (Albania) on August 15, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 22:44:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Albania
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.61000, 19.47000
Temperature
23.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
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