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M4.0 Depth: 2.5 km

M4.0 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 22:59:30 UTC Local time: —
M4.0 earthquake near Ballaban on Oct 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.0 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania) · 2025-10-19 22:59:30 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 22:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
2.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 22:59:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Ballaban
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.42010, 20.07520
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.5 km
Shallow
2.5 km
2.5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 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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  • Palinuro
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  • Panarea
    Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 479 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Lipari
    Distance: 491 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 590 m ·Last eruption: 1230 ·Italy

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