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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Qytezë (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 09:39:50 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Qytezë on Aug 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Qytezë (Albania) · 2026-08-16 09:39:50 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Qytezë (Albania) on August 16, 2026 at 09:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 09:39:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Qytezë
County
Korçë County
Village
Qytezë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.50000, 20.90000
Temperature
23.9°C

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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 (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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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