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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Zhepë, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 11:26:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 11:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Zhepë, Southern Albania (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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 11:26:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Southern Albania
City
Zhepë
County
Berat County
Village
Dobrenj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.70000, 20.23000
Temperature
34.2°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 (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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