Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Helmas
Country overviewAlbania
M2.3 Earthquake near Helmas (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On August 24, 2025 at 07:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Helmas (Albania). With a focal depth of about 5 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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa27.7 kmStraight-line distance
Albania · TIA · LATI
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Shqipëria Qendrore
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
521
Country (24h)
Albania
3