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M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Fushë Buall (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 07:31:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Fushë Buall (Albania) on August 15, 2026 at 07:31 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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 07:31:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Fushë Buall
County
Elbasan County
Village
Fushë Buall
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.08200, 20.17100
Temperature
29.6°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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