M2.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Sinjë, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 04:01:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Sinjë, Southern Albania (Albania) on April 16, 2026 at 04:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-16 04:01:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Sinjë

County

Berat County

Village

Velçan

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

40.57000, 19.86000

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Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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