Magnitude
M1.5
- Depth
- 26.2 km
- Source
- NOA
Vashtemije
Country overviewAlbania
M1.5 Earthquake near Vashtemije (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near Vashtemije (Albania) on October 12, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
d191a836dc2535b5df5d1abb570fdeb3f140bdd7
Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
26.2 km
UTC time
2026-10-12 17:53:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Vashtemije
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.67502,
20.75017
Temperature
13.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.2 km
26.2 km — deeper 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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