M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Golem, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 16:26:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 16:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Golem, Southern Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-19 16:26:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Golem

County

Gjirokastër County

Village

Golem

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.17000, 19.91000

Temperature

24.6°C

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Depth profile

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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