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M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Orikum, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 21:14:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Orikum, Southern Albania (Albania) on July 22, 2026 at 21:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 21:14:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Southern Albania
City
Orikum
County
Vlorë County
Village
Dukat i Ri
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.27162, 19.53819
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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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