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M3.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Cepo (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-02-11 12:15:08 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Cepo on Feb 11, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Cepo (Albania) · 2026-02-11 12:15:08 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Cepo (Albania) on February 11, 2026 at 12:15 UTC. 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 magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-11 12:15:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Cepo
County
Qarku i Gjirokastrës
Village
Plesat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.14900, 20.05200
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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

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