M2.8 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ALBANIA (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-30 04:49:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ALBANIA (Albania) on March 30, 2026 at 04:49 UTC. With a focal depth of about 2 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-30 04:49:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Shqipëria Qendrore

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.01000, 19.84000

Temperature

8.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower than 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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