Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Central Albania · Bashkia Belsh
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M2.7 Earthquake near Bashkia Belsh, Central Albania (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On July 8, 2026 at 05:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Bashkia Belsh, Central 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
9ebc790cd516a4d3bf77330c9615e57f2e44c8c4
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 05:13:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Kosovë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.88000,
19.82000
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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