M2.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Kurvelesh, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 03:22:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 03:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Kurvelesh, Southern Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-20 03:22:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Kurvelesh

County

Gjirokastër County

Village

Gusmar

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.20952, 19.89616

Temperature

20.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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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