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M4.1 Depth: 7.5 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Albania [Land] (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-10-19 22:59:30 UTC Local time: —
M4.1 earthquake near Ballaban on Oct 19, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.1 Earthquake near Albania [Land] (Albania) · 2025-10-19 22:59:30 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 19, 2025 at 22:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Albania [Land] (Albania). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
7.5 km
UTC time
2025-10-19 22:59:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Ballaban
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.42920, 20.08300
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.5 km
Shallow
7.5 km
7.5 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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