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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-04-24 20:03:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ALBANIA (Albania) on April 24, 2025 at 20:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-24 20:03:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.76000, 20.60000
Temperature
7.9°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 (13.1 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

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    Distance: 421 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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