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M4.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Ballagat, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 03:18:46 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Ballagat on Mar 30, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near Ballagat, Southern Albania (Albania) · 2026-03-30 03:18:46 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Ballagat, Southern Albania (Albania) on March 30, 2026 at 03:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-30 03:18:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Southern Albania
City
Ballagat
County
Fier County
Village
Gjuzaj
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.00000, 19.75000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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