M3.9 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Gorë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 10:28:51 UTC Local time:
M3.9 earthquake near Gorë on Jan 16, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near Gorë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-01-16 10:28:51 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Gorë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on January 16, 2026 at 10:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 7 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 10:28:51 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Village
Velçan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.75500, 20.55100
Temperature
8.8°C

Map

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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