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M2.7 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Hysgjokaj, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 04:49:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 30, 2026 at 04:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Hysgjokaj, Southern Albania (Albania). Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 04:49:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Southern Albania
City
Hysgjokaj
County
Fier County
Village
Kurtinë
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
40.99000, 19.81000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than 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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