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M3.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-07-18 02:03:22 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Shqipëria Jugore on Jul 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania) · 2025-07-18 02:03:22 UTC

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: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-18 02:03:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Shqipëria Jugore
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.21000, 20.64000
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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  • Methana
    Distance: 371 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 492 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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