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M2.0 Depth: 39.9 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Picar (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 07:39:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Picar (Albania) on August 23, 2026 at 07:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
39.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-23 07:39:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Picar
County
Gjirokastër County
Village
Picar
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.20337, 20.02528
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.9 km
Shallow
39.9 km
39.9 km — deeper than 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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