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M2.2 Depth: 5.9 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Albania [Land] (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 23:11:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Albania [Land] (Albania) on October 19, 2025 at 23:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 23:11:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Buz
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.43430, 20.07280
Temperature
8.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.9 km
Shallow
5.9 km
5.9 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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    Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
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