M1.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Vurg i Ri (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 04:03:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Vurg i Ri (Albania) on January 23, 2026 at 04:03 UTC. 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. Albania: 7 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-23 04:03:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Vurg i Ri

County

Qarku i Vlorës

Village

Vurg i Ri

Source

noa

Coordinates

39.78037, 20.07669

Temperature

6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)

Regional average: 13.2 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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