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.

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

Shallow

0 km

0 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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