Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Qendër Leskovik
Country overviewAlbania
M2.9 Earthquake near Qendër Leskovik (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On October 2, 2026 at 02:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Qendër Leskovik (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.2.
Details
ID
a9d47faddf7b817ca824691de5e051d09d69702c
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-02 02:40:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Cerckë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.13000,
20.60000
Temperature
11.9°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
Albania
Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 481 Catalogue entries
Of 480 other entries for this area and period, 74 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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