M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Qendër Tepelenë, Southern Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 01:09:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Qendër Tepelenë, Southern Albania (Albania) on June 19, 2026 at 01:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-19 01:09:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

State

Southern Albania

City

Qendër Tepelenë

County

Gjirokastër County

Village

Luzat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.22000, 20.04000

Temperature

22.9°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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