Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Shqipëria
Country overviewAlbania
M2.7 Earthquake near Shqipëria (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Shqipëria (Albania) on January 27, 2026 at 20:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by NOA. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
eaf33c2f64991aa1f18ff3c2a616d4a43bf922c2
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-27 20:39:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Shqipëria
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.03981,
19.74271
Temperature
14.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
535
Country (24h)
Albania
3