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M2.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Gërnec, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 06:38:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 27, 2026 at 06:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Gërnec, Southern Albania (Albania). With a focal depth of about 5 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 06:38:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Southern Albania
City
Gërnec
County
Vlorë County
Village
Gërnec
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
40.44000, 19.66000
Temperature
34.5°C

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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 (13.3 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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