M4.4 Earthquake 15 km W of Lushnjë, Albania — August 25, 2026
2026-08-25 13:56:35 UTC (1 hour ago) · approx. 2:56 PM UTC+1 local
On August 25, 2026 at 13:56 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 15 km W of Lushnjë, Albania, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 40.9504°, 19.5197°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
19.5197°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Lushnjë, Albania?
The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 15 km W of Lushnjë, Albania on August 25, 2026 at 13:56 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000tnd0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, August 25, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 15 km W of Lushnjë, Albania — August 25, 2026. Retrieved August 25, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000tnd0/