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M2.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Babje, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 17:49:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 17:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Babje, Shqipëria Qendrore (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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 17:49:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Qendrore
City
Babje
County
Qarku i Elbasanit
Village
Babje
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.16100, 20.29600
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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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