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M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Hotolisht, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 07:38:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Hotolisht, Central Albania (Albania) on July 30, 2026 at 07:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 07:38:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Central Albania
City
Hotolisht
County
Elbasan County
Village
Hotolisht
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.08400, 20.35800
Temperature
25.0°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 (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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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