Back to map
M3.1 Depth: 2.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Blinisht, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 15:29:32 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near Blinisht on Apr 21, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near Blinisht, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania) · 2026-04-21 15:29:32 UTC

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 15:29 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Blinisht, Shqipëria Veriore (Albania). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 6 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2 km
Shallow
2 km
2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 454 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 477 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 488 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 500 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy

Historic earthquake map · Albania

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Albania

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share