M3.0 Depth: 1.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 15:36:09 UTC Local time:
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M3.0 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania) · 2025-10-15 15:36:09 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 15:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ALBANIA (Albania). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 15:36:09 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.13000, 20.15000
Temperature
15.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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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    Distance: 487 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Stromboli
    Distance: 495 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy

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