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M2.1 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Bulçesh (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 12:04:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Bulçesh (Albania) on August 15, 2026 at 12:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 12:04:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Bulçesh
County
Tirana County
Village
Bulçesh
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.44000, 19.87000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — deeper than the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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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