M2.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Sheqeras, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 13:40:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Sheqeras, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on June 6, 2026 at 13:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 13:40:06 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Sheqeras
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.74700, 20.79000
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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