Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Gjonomadh
Country overviewAlbania
M2.0 Earthquake near Gjonomadh (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2026 at 13:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Gjonomadh (Albania). With a focal depth of about 15 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 EMSC. Albania: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
c4673d064c96db15c005638b35a3ac4a69d6decc
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 13:39:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Gjonomadh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.64600,
20.64000
Temperature
9.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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