M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 22:53:57 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2025 at 22:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. 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
2025-05-31 22:53:57 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.45000, 19.77000
Temperature
8.6°C

Map

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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