Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Draçovë
Country overviewAlbania
M1.7 Earthquake near Draçovë (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2026 at 05:33 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Draçovë (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.0.
Details
ID
740145ca37fc2d868e71d53f90b9adc7accf6511
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 05:33:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Draçovë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.10716,
20.47030
Temperature
19.1°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
-
Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 475 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
590
Country (24h)
Albania
4