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M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Albania (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 01:47:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Albania (Albania) on August 30, 2026 at 01:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 01:47:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Albania
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
39.91000, 19.86000
Temperature
24.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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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