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M3.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Cepo (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 07:05:11 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Cepo on Jan 11, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near Cepo (Albania) · 2026-01-11 07:05:11 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Cepo (Albania) on January 11, 2026 at 07:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 07:05:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Cepo
County
Qarku i Gjirokastrës
Village
Mashkullorë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.10100, 20.10500
Temperature
9.8°C

Map

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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