M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Hajdaraj (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 05:59:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Hajdaraj (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 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 NOA. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 05:59:45 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.95813, 19.72441
Temperature
15.6°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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