M2.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Topojë (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 04:54:15 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-16 04:54:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Topojë

County

Fier County

Village

Grykë

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.78400, 19.38500

Temperature

21.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to 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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