Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shqipëria Veriore · Qerret
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Veriore
M2.5 Earthquake near Qerret, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Qerret, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania) on March 8, 2026 at 06:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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.
Details
ID
7965e7bc6df90bf9c8f4eca62e3959da449db785
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-08 06:43:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Luf
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.00700,
19.87000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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Shqipëria Veriore
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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