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M3.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 05:59:45 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Fier Shegan on Sep 30, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania) · 2025-09-30 05:59:45 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 05:59:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Fier Shegan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.88700, 19.77300
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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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  • Palinuro
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  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 474 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 474 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Methana
    Distance: 475 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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