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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Qazim Pali, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 04:42:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 04:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Qazim Pali, Shqipëria Jugore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-12 04:42:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Jugore
City
Qazim Pali
County
Qarku i Vlorës
Village
Qazim Pali
Source
usgs
Coordinates
40.02200, 19.83910
Temperature
21.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower 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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