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M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Bashkia Bulqizë, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-20 19:12:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Bashkia Bulqizë, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania) on March 20, 2026 at 19:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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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