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M2.3 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Bashkia Bulqizë, Northern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-09 05:35:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 9, 2026 at 05:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Bashkia Bulqizë, Northern Albania (Albania). 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 data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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