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M1.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Vllaho-Psilloterë, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 19:59:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Vllaho-Psilloterë, Southern Albania (Albania) on July 6, 2026 at 19:59 UTC. 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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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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.

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