Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 11.7 km
- Source
- NOA
Southern Albania · Qendër Leskovik
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M1.5 Earthquake near Qendër Leskovik, Southern Albania (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Qendër Leskovik, Southern Albania (Albania) on June 20, 2026 at 22:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 NOA.
Details
ID
97752b396b9e10b5368d88dbf83133c8f117160a
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
11.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-20 22:22:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Gërmenj
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.22553,
20.68268
Temperature
18.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.7 km
11.7 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
Southern Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 35 Catalogue entries
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