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M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Dropull i Sipërm (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 13:58:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 13:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Dropull i Sipërm (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 13:58:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Dropull i Sipërm
County
Gjirokastër County
Village
Sotirë
Source
noa
Coordinates
39.81438, 20.33788
Temperature
30.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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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