Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shtërmen
Country overviewAlbania
M2.2 Earthquake near Shtërmen (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On September 25, 2026 at 21:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Shtërmen (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.
Details
ID
93072a6ed172838fa5d87eaca3338308527e9c93
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-25 21:06:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Shtërmen
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.00500,
20.00600
Temperature
14.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
Of 482 other entries for this area and period, 275 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
458
Country (24h)
Albania
2