Seismic Activity in Albania
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 event near 13 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania.
Earthquakes in Albania
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.2
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Albania
Over the past 30 days, Albania has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 6 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-08 2026-09-08 03:40:56 UTC | 4.2mb | 13 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania 40.872°, 20.802° | 10.0 km | 6 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 8, 2026 at 03:40 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 13 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania. 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)35
Largest (30 Days)
M4.2
13 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania
2026-09-08
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 35 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Albania?
In the past 30 days, 1 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 4.2 event that occurred 13 km ESE of Pogradec, Albania.
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