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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Xhafzotaj, Northern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 06:05:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 06:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Xhafzotaj, Northern Albania (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 Seismological Survey of Serbia. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-13 06:05:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Northern Albania
City
Xhafzotaj
County
Durrës County
Village
4 Streets
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.34000, 19.54000
Temperature
24.4°C

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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 (13.2 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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