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M1.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Orikum, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-20 07:41:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 07:41 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Orikum, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 07:41:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Orikum
County
Qarku i Vlorës
Village
Tragjas
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.31717, 19.54394
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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