M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Divjakë (Albania)

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

M4.4 earthquake near Divjakë on Aug 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.4 Earthquake near Divjakë (Albania) · 2026-08-25 13:56:35 UTC

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

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

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — close to the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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