M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Cepo (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 07:24:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Cepo (Albania) on August 30, 2026 at 07:24 UTC. 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-30 07:24:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Cepo

County

Gjirokastër County

Village

Fushëbardhë

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.11000, 20.00000

Temperature

27.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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