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M2.3 Depth: 12.6 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Përparimaj (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 05:11:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Përparimaj (Albania) on October 28, 2025 at 05:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 05:11:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Përparimaj
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.60135, 20.90469
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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