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M2.7 Depth: 6.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Albania [Land] (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 23:24:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Albania [Land] (Albania). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
6.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 23:24:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Ballaban
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.41830, 20.09080
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.7 km
Shallow
6.7 km
6.7 km — shallower than 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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