Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Shqipëria Jugore · Orikum
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Jugore
M1.8 Earthquake near Orikum, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)
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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: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
a85ff2b1385100e606045efe296b242dd2096228
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 07:41:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Tragjas
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.31717,
19.54394
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Shqipëria Jugore
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 123 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
534
Country (24h)
Albania
3