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M2.7 Depth: 78.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Farkë, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 07:11:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Farkë, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania) on February 28, 2026 at 07:11 UTC. At around 78 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.2 km
Intermediate
78.2 km
78.2 km — deeper than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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