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M2.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Bashkia Belsh, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 18:41:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Bashkia Belsh, Central Albania (Albania) on July 9, 2026 at 18:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 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.

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