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M2.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Damjanec, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 16:59:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Damjanec, Southern Albania (Albania) on June 30, 2026 at 16:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 16:59:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Southern Albania
City
Damjanec
County
Korçë County
Village
Damjanec
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.65000, 20.67100
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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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