M3.7 Depth: 4.9 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Golem, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 16:26:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Golem, Southern Albania (Albania) on June 19, 2026 at 16:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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 INGV.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

4.9 km

UTC time

2026-06-19 16:26:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Golem

County

Gjirokastër County

Village

Golem

Source

ingv

Coordinates

40.15480, 19.92020

Temperature

24.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

4.9 km

4.9 km — shallower than 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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