Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Dërmenas
Country overviewAlbania
M1.7 Earthquake near Dërmenas (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Dërmenas (Albania) on September 20, 2026 at 01:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 NOA. Albania: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
70ba9518e15e17324a00321f31d5a977f0e6c74f
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 01:37:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Radostinë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.73037,
19.50307
Temperature
20.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 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
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 475 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
594
Country (24h)
Albania
4