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Earthquakes in Albania Today

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4.2 Latest earthquake: · September 8 05:40 · 13 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania · 97 km southeast

Updated: · Source: USGS (ABD Jeoloji Araştırmaları Kurumu)

The latest earthquake in Albania struck 38 days ago (05:40, September 8) near 13 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania: magnitude 4.2 at a depth of 9.1 km. There have been 0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours, 0 in 7 days, 0 in 30 days and 14 in the past 12 months. The strongest in the past year was a magnitude 5.3 earthquake near Pogon, Gjirokastër (Arnavutluk) on March 8. The average depth is 9.1 km; 14 of them reached magnitude 3 or higher.

Latest earthquakes in Albania

Updated every 5 minutes from USGS data. Times are local.

MagnitudeTimePlaceDepthDistance
4.2 05:40 September 8 13 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania 10.0 km 97 km southeast
4.8 00:35 August 30 8 km ENE of Himarë, Albania 10.0 km 133 km south
4.5 00:35 August 30 Sevaster, Vlorë (Arnavutluk) 6.0 km 108 km south
4.3 15:56 August 25 18 km W of Lushnjë, Albania 10.0 km 51 km southwest
3.9 07:52 July 29 11 km SE of Cërrik, Albania 10.0 km 46 km southeast
4.1 06:42 June 12 11 km ESE of Himarë, Albania 10.0 km 140 km south
4.2 22:56 June 8 5 km NE of Himarë, Albania 10.0 km 133 km south
3.5 05:34 April 6 Qendër Ersekë, Korçë (Arnavutluk) 5.5 km 125 km southeast
5.3 04:32 March 8 Pogon, Gjirokastër (Arnavutluk) 6.1 km 155 km south
4.2 20:00 February 24 3 km SSW of Lushnjë, Albania 10.0 km 48 km south
4.1 23:11 February 4 8 km NE of Mborje, Albania 10.0 km 117 km southeast
4.1 19:50 February 4 14 km NW of Bilisht, Albania 10.0 km 112 km southeast
4.0 11:28 January 16 10 km W of Maliq, Albania 10.0 km 95 km southeast
4.3 00:59 October 20 16 km SE of Ballsh, Albania 10.0 km 92 km south

Albania: earthquakes per month

Nov: 0NovDec: 0DecJan: 11JanFeb: 33FebMar: 11MarApr: 11AprMay: 0MayJun: 22JunJul: 11JulAug: 33AugSep: 11SepOct: 0Oct

By magnitude (last 12 months)

< 2: 0< 22–3: 02–33–4: 223–44–5: 11114–55+: 115+

Albania: strongest earthquakes of the past year

  1. 5.3Pogon, Gjirokastër (Arnavutluk)
    March 8 04:32 · 6.1 km deep · 155 km south
  2. 4.88 km ENE of Himarë, Albania
    August 30 00:35 · 10.0 km deep · 133 km south
  3. 4.5Sevaster, Vlorë (Arnavutluk)
    August 30 00:35 · 6.0 km deep · 108 km south
  4. 4.318 km W of Lushnjë, Albania
    August 25 15:56 · 10.0 km deep · 51 km southwest
  5. 4.316 km SE of Ballsh, Albania
    October 20 00:59 · 10.0 km deep · 92 km south
  6. 4.213 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania
    September 8 05:40 · 10.0 km deep · 97 km southeast
  7. 4.25 km NE of Himarë, Albania
    June 8 22:56 · 10.0 km deep · 133 km south
  8. 4.23 km SSW of Lushnjë, Albania
    February 24 20:00 · 10.0 km deep · 48 km south
  9. 4.111 km ESE of Himarë, Albania
    June 12 06:42 · 10.0 km deep · 140 km south
  10. 4.18 km NE of Mborje, Albania
    February 4 23:11 · 10.0 km deep · 117 km southeast

Albania earthquake and fault map

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Albania earthquake and fault map

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Earthquakes by region in Albania

Earthquakes recorded in the last 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

Was there an earthquake in Albania just now?
No earthquake in the last 24 hours. The latest was a magnitude 4.2 quake near 13 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania on September 8 (05:40).
Is Albania in an earthquake zone?
14 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or more were recorded around Albania in the past year, the strongest of magnitude 5.3. For an official hazard assessment, consult the national seismological agency.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck and wait until the shaking stops. Do not use stairs or lifts; afterwards check gas and electricity and move to open ground. Call 112 in an emergency.

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