Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Albania
Country overviewAlbania
M2.7 Earthquake near Albania (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2026 at 03:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.7.
Details
ID
b1f49e1a43b5d4a3050ec7a40eb005a392aea0e7
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-21 03:29:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Albania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.26000,
19.29000
Temperature
19.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 478 Catalogue entries
Of 477 other entries for this area and period, 112 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
636
Country (24h)
Albania
3