M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Klos (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 05:04:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 05:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Klos (Albania). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-28 05:04:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Klos

County

Dibër County

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.53700, 20.12800

Temperature

18.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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