Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- INGV
Zagorie
Country overviewAlbania
M2.6 Earthquake near Zagorie (Albania)
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About this earthquake
On January 7, 2026 at 20:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Zagorie (Albania). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by INGV and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.
Details
ID
fe5ad7260e8b20db8a7192bd247d821f065d4a57
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 20:21:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Doshnicë
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.23930,
20.21870
Temperature
10.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 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
-
Stromboli Activity reported
Albania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
531
Country (24h)
Albania
3