M3.1
Depth:
5.0 km
M3.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ALBANIA (Albania) on May 7, 2025 at 11:19 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 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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.
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Depth profile
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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
685
Country (24h)
Albania
3