Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bashkia Kukës
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M2.7 Earthquake near Bashkia Kukës (Albania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Bashkia Kukës (Albania) on August 8, 2026 at 10:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
ff61fdf330aa87e43c42900f0b12b83c53343849
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 10:30:55 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.06000,
20.14000
Temperature
31.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 483 Catalogue entries
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