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M3.2 Earthquake near Hekal, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 01:06:54 UTC Local time: —

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M3.2 Earthquake near Hekal, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-05-29 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.2 Earthquake near Hekal, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-05-29 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Hekal, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on May 29, 2026 at 01:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

ID
68ea4459c136a4debf7e9a9e2d61dcfc3ccce677
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
18.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-29 01:06:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Hekal
County
Qarku i Fierit
Village
Romës
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.55870, 19.68980
Temperature
16.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.3 km
Shallow
18.3 km
18.3 km — deeper 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

  • Stromboli Activity reported
    Distance: 431 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 431 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Methana
    Distance: 454 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Lipari
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

Albania

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries

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