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M2.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Gorë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 17:38:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 17:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Gorë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 17:38:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Gorë
County
Qarku i Korçës
Village
Shalës
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.76300, 20.46700
Temperature
6.2°C

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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

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