M2.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Qafë-Mali (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 10:30:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Qafë-Mali (Albania) on August 8, 2026 at 10:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 10:30:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Qafë-Mali

County

Shkodër County

Village

Mollkuqe

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

42.02000, 20.10000

Temperature

31.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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Vesuvius

Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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