M1.7 Depth: 10.4 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Fushë-Kuqe (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 22:44:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.7 earthquake was recorded near Fushë-Kuqe (Albania) on August 15, 2026 at 22:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

10.4 km

UTC time

2026-08-15 22:44:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Fushë-Kuqe

County

Lezhë County

Village

Gorre

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.63765, 19.63796

Temperature

23.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10.4 km

10.4 km — close to the regional average (12.7 km)

Regional average: 12.7 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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