M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Kruja, Northern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 20:26:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Kruja, Northern Albania (Albania) on August 7, 2026 at 20:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-07 20:26:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Northern Albania

City

Kruja

County

Durrës County

Village

Mallkuç

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.51000, 19.62000

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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