M2.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Arrëz e Madhe (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 04:48:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Arrëz e Madhe (Albania) on January 31, 2026 at 04:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 EMSC. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-31 04:48:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Arrëz e Madhe

County

Qarku i Gjirokastrës

Village

Arrëz e Madhe

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.40200, 20.07500

Temperature

3.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to the regional average (13.2 km)

Regional average: 13.2 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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