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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near 7 km N of Shijak, Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-06-24 03:04:54 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near Shqipëria Veriore on Jun 24, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near 7 km N of Shijak, Albania (Albania) · 2025-06-24 03:04:54 UTC

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2025 at 03:04 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near 7 km N of Shijak, Albania (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-24 03:04:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Shqipëria Veriore
Source
usgs
Coordinates
41.41360, 19.56560
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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