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M3.9 Earthquake near Kaparjel, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 20:56:10 UTC Local time: —

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M3.9 Earthquake near Kaparjel, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-06-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.9 Earthquake near Kaparjel, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) · 2026-06-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Kaparjel, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

ID
cf71c3f3459a9966b550dd53f64bcf311d26d547
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 20:56:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Kaparjel
County
Qarku i Gjirokastrës
Village
Kaparjel
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.16000, 19.96000

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 (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

Felt reports

50felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Jun 11, 2026, 12:28 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries

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