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M3.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 05:41:33 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Shqipëria Qendrore on Jan 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania) · 2026-01-03 05:41:33 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 05:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 05:41:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Shqipëria Qendrore
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.87600, 19.82300
Temperature
7.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Palinuro
    Distance: 452 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Methana
    Distance: 472 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Panarea
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 478 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy

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