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M4.4 Earthquake near Divjakë (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 13:56:35 UTC Local time: —

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M4.4 Earthquake near Divjakë (Albania) · 2026-08-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.4 Earthquake near Divjakë (Albania) · 2026-08-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Divjakë (Albania) on August 25, 2026 at 13:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by USGS.

Details

ID
e077745dfb26567ca3bbf8213c49478ce3153d40
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-25 13:56:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Divjakë
County
Fier County
Village
Zharnec
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.95040, 19.51970
Temperature
31.8°C

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 — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 430 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Stromboli Activity reported
    Distance: 439 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 924 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 452 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Panarea
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 399 m ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 473 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Italy

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries

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