Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cepo
Country overviewAlbania
M2.2 Earthquake near Cepo (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On September 14, 2026 at 20:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Cepo (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 event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
783638dbd3efc7360c25bbde6917464ada3668e5
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-14 20:10:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Fushëbardhë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.09000,
20.02000
Temperature
23.2°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
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 475 Catalogue entries
Of 474 other entries for this area and period, 275 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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