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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Milot (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 22:44:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Milot (Albania) on August 15, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 22:44:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Milot
County
Lezhë County
Village
Ferr-Skuraj
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.68000, 19.77000
Temperature
15.8°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 (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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