M2.7
Depth:
5.1 km
M2.7 Earthquake near Greece-Albania Border Region (Albania)
About this earthquake
On August 23, 2025 at 15:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Greece-Albania Border Region (Albania). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5.1 km
5.1 km — shallower than the regional average (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
669
Country (24h)
Albania
2