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M2.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Roshnik, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-05-14 18:32:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2026 at 18:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Roshnik, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 18:32:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Roshnik
County
Qarku i Beratit
Village
Rabjak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.67400, 20.04500
Temperature
12.1°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 (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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