M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Shelcan (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 19:23:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Shelcan (Albania) on September 4, 2026 at 19:23 UTC. 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

2026-09-04 19:23:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Shelcan

County

Elbasan County

Village

Shelcan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.05000, 20.14000

Temperature

24.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)

Regional average: 12.6 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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