M1.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Antigonë, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 20:39:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 20:39 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Antigonë, Southern Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-17 20:39:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Antigonë

County

Gjirokastër County

Village

Saraqinisht

Source

noa

Coordinates

40.11169, 20.22782

Temperature

26.8°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.1 km)

Regional average: 13.1 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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