Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shqipëria Qendrore · Bashkia Belsh
Country overviewAlbania · Shqipëria Qendrore
M2.3 Earthquake near Bashkia Belsh, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On January 23, 2026 at 00:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Bashkia Belsh, Shqipëria Qendrore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.
Details
ID
b77cbf204f45d960c7f51a62e9d0ebb43593e1aa
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 00:04:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.90100,
19.91500
Temperature
5.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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
Shqipëria Qendrore
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
533
Country (24h)
Albania
3