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M2.6 Depth: 6.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Zagorie (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 20:21:08 UTC Local time: —

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 5 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 20:21:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Zagorie
County
Qarku i Gjirokastrës
Village
Doshnicë
Source
ingv
Coordinates
40.23930, 20.21870
Temperature
10.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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

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