M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Dajt, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-29 09:47:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 09:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Dajt, Central Albania (Albania). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 09:47:00 UTC
Local time
Country
City
County
Village
Tujan
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.40000, 19.90000

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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 (13.2 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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