Back to map
M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-08-25 00:28:09 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Greshicë on Aug 25, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania) · 2025-08-25 00:28:09 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2025 at 00:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-25 00:28:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Greshicë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.57000, 19.79000
Temperature
16.5°C

Map

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 (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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

  • Stromboli
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 439 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Methana
    Distance: 448 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 476 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

Historic earthquake map · Albania

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Albania

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share