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M2.1 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Zagorie, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 12:06:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 12:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Zagorie, Southern Albania (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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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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