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M2.4 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Braçanj (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 18:02:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Braçanj (Albania) on August 16, 2026 at 18:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 18:02:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Braçanj
County
Korçë County
Village
Braçanj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.55400, 20.98800
Temperature
20.8°C

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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 (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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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