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M1.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Sericë, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 01:39:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 01:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Sericë, Central Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 01:39:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Sericë
County
Elbasan County
Village
Sericë
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.16725, 20.18135
Temperature
20.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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