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M1.6 Depth: 16.7 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Fterrë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 01:19:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Fterrë, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania) on June 12, 2026 at 01:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 01:19:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Fterrë
County
Qarku i Vlorës
Village
Fterrë
Source
noa
Coordinates
40.10925, 19.90416
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — deeper than the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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