M1.7 Depth: 8.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Bashkia Klos (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 12:04:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Bashkia Klos (Albania) on August 15, 2026 at 12:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 12:04:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Bashkia Klos

County

Dibër County

Village

Gurrë

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.56000, 20.05000

Temperature

24.9°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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