Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Lurë
Country overviewAlbania
M2.2 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On September 1, 2025 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
541
Country (24h)
Albania
3