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M2.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-08-16 15:46:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Albania (Albania) on August 16, 2025 at 15:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-16 15:46:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Shqipëria Veriore
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.51877, 19.57321
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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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