M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Zhepë (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 09:02:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Zhepë (Albania) on August 27, 2026 at 09:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-27 09:02:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Albania

City

Zhepë

County

Berat County

Village

Dobrenj

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.70200, 20.24400

Temperature

31.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 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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