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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Postribë, Northern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 01:27:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Postribë, Northern Albania (Albania) on July 12, 2026 at 01:27 UTC. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 01:27:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Northern Albania
City
Postribë
County
Shkodër County
Village
Dragoç
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.14000, 19.55000
Temperature
19.1°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 (13.2 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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