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M3.9 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Xibrakë, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 13:39:59 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near Xibrakë on May 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near Xibrakë, Central Albania (Albania) · 2026-05-23 13:39:59 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Xibrakë, Central Albania (Albania). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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
M3.9
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 13:39:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Xibrakë
County
Elbasan County
Village
Xibrakë
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.01000, 19.91000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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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