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M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Papër, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 05:17:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Papër, Central Albania (Albania) on July 15, 2026 at 05:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 05:17:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Papër
County
Elbasan County
Village
Papër-Sallak
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.10188, 19.91127
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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