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M3.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-09-17 12:42:35 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Fan on Sep 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania) · 2025-09-17 12:42:35 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ALBANIA (Albania) on September 17, 2025 at 12:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 12:42:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Fan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.97000, 20.11000
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 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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