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M3.1 Depth: 14.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Qendër Bulgarec, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 14:22:29 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Qendër Bulgarec on Jan 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Qendër Bulgarec, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-01-27 14:22:29 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 14:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Qendër Bulgarec, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 14 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.4 km
Shallow
14.4 km
14.4 km — close to the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 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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