M4.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Cepo, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 16:26:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Cepo, Southern Albania (Albania) on June 19, 2026 at 16:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-19 16:26:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Cepo

County

Gjirokastër County

Village

Zhulat

Source

gfz

Coordinates

40.12000, 19.98000

Temperature

24.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)

Regional average: 13.3 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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