Magnitude
M2.0
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Central Albania · Bashkia Belsh
Country overviewAlbania · Central Albania
M2.0 Earthquake near Bashkia Belsh, Central Albania (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Bashkia Belsh, Central Albania (Albania) on March 31, 2026 at 00:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.5.
Details
ID
f6784271cb9b766903c5d1b03bb4ff6cbfd68073
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-31 00:57:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
40.95000,
19.81000
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Stromboli Activity reported
Shqipëria Qendrore
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 55 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
535
Country (24h)
Albania
3