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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Stravaj, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 09:50:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 09:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Stravaj, Central Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 09:50:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Stravaj
County
Elbasan County
Village
Gafer
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.07000, 20.34000
Temperature
28.2°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 km)
Regional average: 13 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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