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M1.8 Depth: 31.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-07-14 21:57:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2025 at 21:57 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-14 21:57:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Shqipëria Jugore
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.40000, 20.54000
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 km
31 km — deeper than the regional average (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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    Distance: 497 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy

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