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M2.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Kamëz Municipality (Albania)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 01:56:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 01:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Kamëz Municipality (Albania). With a focal depth of about 10 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Albania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 01:56:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Albania
City
Kamëz Municipality
County
Tirana County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.37000, 19.85000
Temperature
16.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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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