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M2.0 Earthquake near Rubik, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 11:12:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Rubik, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania) on April 21, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

ID
f59e8a7f86f1ae89e8ce7568f2b690739d0b75a8
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 11:12:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
State
Shqipëria Veriore
City
Rubik
County
Qarku i Lezhës
Village
Guri Shqipes
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.81100, 19.73700
Temperature
16.1°C

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 (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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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Radius · 50 km

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  • Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaAlbania · TIA · LATI
    44.1 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05

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Shqipëria Veriore

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 40 Catalogue entries

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