M1.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Vokopolë, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 11:47:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 11:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Vokopolë, Southern Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 11:47:46 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Vokopolë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.50983, 20.10116
Temperature
31.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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