Earthquakes in Albania

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.3

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 41.15°, 20.17°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Albania

Over the past 30 days, Albania has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km). 3 of the epicenters were offshore. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 4.3 event near 10 km W of Rodotópi, Greece at 10.0 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.2 near 5 km NE of Himarë, Albania, trails by 0.1 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.0 earthquake near 11 km SE of Himarë, Albania.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-06-20 2026-06-20 03:37:11 UTC	4.3mb	10 km W of Rodotópi, Greece 39.695°, 20.611°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 20, 2026 at 03:37 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck 10 km W of Rodotópi, Greece. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Albania over the past 30 days. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 39.695°, 20.611°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.3 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-12 2026-06-12 04:42:07 UTC	4.0mb	11 km SE of Himarë, Albania 40.022°, 19.839°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 11 km SE of Himarë, Albania with origin time 04:42 UTC on June 12, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 40.022°, 19.839°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
2026-06-08 2026-06-08 20:56:09 UTC	4.2mwr	5 km NE of Himarë, Albania 40.138°, 19.782°	10.0 km	-	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake was recorded 5 km NE of Himarë, Albania on June 8, 2026 at 20:56 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 40.138°N, 19.782°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.2 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days3

2026 (M2.5+)28

Largest (30 Days)

M4.3

10 km W of Rodotópi, Greece

2026-06-20

Largest in 2026

M5.5

1 km NW of Rodotópi, Greece

2026-03-08

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Albania

Albania lies in one of the most seismically active regions of Europe where the Adriatic microplate collides with Eurasia. The 2019 earthquake killed 51 people.

Albania Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Albania has recorded 28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Albania in 2026 was a magnitude 5.5 event near Rodotópi, Greece.

Seismic Activity in Albania

Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.3 event near 10 km W of Rodotópi, Greece.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Albania?

In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Albania region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Albania?

The largest recent earthquake in the Albania area was a magnitude 4.3 event that occurred 10 km W of Rodotópi, Greece.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Albania?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.