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M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Kutë, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 08:40:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Kutë, Southern Albania (Albania) on April 21, 2026 at 08:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 08:40:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Southern Albania
City
Kutë
County
Fier County
Village
Çorrush
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
40.45000, 19.78000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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