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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Librazhd Qendër, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 02:10:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Librazhd Qendër, Central Albania (Albania) on July 24, 2026 at 02:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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