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M2.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Bashkia Belsh, Central Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-03-31 00:57:55 UTC Local time: —

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: 6 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 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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