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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Helmas (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 07:49:54 UTC Local time: —

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: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 07:49:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Helmas
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.18573, 19.59138
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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