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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Mlizë, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-02 14:28:39 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Mlizë on Aug 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Mlizë, Central Albania (Albania) · 2026-08-02 14:28:39 UTC

About this earthquake

On August 2, 2026 at 14:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Mlizë, Central Albania (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-02 14:28:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Mlizë
County
Elbasan County
Village
Mlizë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.08000, 20.11000
Temperature
35.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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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