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M2.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Dajt, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 09:33:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Dajt, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania) on March 3, 2026 at 09:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 09:33:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Qendrore
City
Dajt
County
Qarku i Tiranës
Village
Brar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.40900, 19.87900
Temperature
8.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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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