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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-04-28 18:58:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near ALBANIA (Albania) on April 28, 2025 at 18:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-28 18:58:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.64000, 20.23000
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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    Distance: 494 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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