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M1.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Qendër Leskovik, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 09:56:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 09:56 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Qendër Leskovik, 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.

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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 km)
Regional average: 13 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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