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M1.8 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Hoçisht, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 22:37:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Hoçisht, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on February 5, 2026 at 22:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
9.2 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 22:37:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Hoçisht
County
Qarku i Korçës
Village
Hoçisht
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.64484, 20.86395
Temperature
1.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.2 km
Shallow
9.2 km
9.2 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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