Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Topojë
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M2.1 Earthquake near Topojë (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On August 16, 2026 at 04:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Topojë (Albania). 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.
Details
ID
81f8c95cd4a94e564735cad125163a75e8f7373a
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 04:54:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Grykë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.78400,
19.38500
Temperature
21.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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