Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Brataj
Country overviewAlbania
M2.0 Earthquake near Brataj (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Brataj (Albania) on September 15, 2026 at 20:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.0.
Details
ID
a1e8738db0340dfcc514fc6fdd109db0dac86982
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-15 20:16:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Brataj
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.25103,
19.74047
Temperature
20.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 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 Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 475 Catalogue entries
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