M1.8 Depth: 3.4 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Horë-Vranisht (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 03:34:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Horë-Vranisht (Albania) on August 12, 2026 at 03:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 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 NOA.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

3.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-12 03:34:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Horë-Vranisht

County

Vlorë County

Village

Kallarat

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.17275, 19.73773

Temperature

28.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3.4 km

3.4 km — shallower than the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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