Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shqipëria Jugore
Country overviewAlbania
M3.0 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On July 18, 2025 at 02:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
b83c6fb085cc60538ac55704604f1d2ebf636a67
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 02:03:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.21000,
20.64000
Temperature
21.0°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 ≥ 3.0 · 74 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)
541
Country (24h)
Albania
3