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M2.6 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Bashkia Bulqizë, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-26 18:10:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 26, 2026 at 18:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Bashkia Bulqizë, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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

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