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
City
Village
Golem
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.17000, 19.91000
Temperature
24.6°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 (13.3 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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