Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Cepo
Country overviewAlbania
M2.1 Earthquake near Cepo (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Cepo (Albania) on August 30, 2026 at 01:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 EMSC.
Details
ID
b672b7b0a0e684072471e5218d4f7916d1195138
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 01:47:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Mashkullorë
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.10000,
20.07000
Temperature
24.9°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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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