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M2.8 Depth: 22.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ADRIATIC SEA (Albania)

UTC time: 2025-05-31 17:11:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2025 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near ADRIATIC SEA (Albania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Albania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-31 17:11:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.54000, 19.40000
Temperature
20.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — deeper than the regional average (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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