Latest earthquakes near Albania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Albania? If an earthquake is happening right now near Albania (also known as Shqipëria), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Albania Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Albania. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Albania and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2026 04:32AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck near Ioánnina in Greece.
Albania Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 994 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Albania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 99 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Albania roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Albania in 2018. A total of 186 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Albania that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Albania in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Albania during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 943 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 4.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Albania
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Albania occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 32 kilometers (20 mi) north-west of Tirana, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Albania in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 17, 1983 13:41, 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-west of Vlorë. It is the strongest earthquake near Albania in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Albania in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Albania.
Earthquakes by region of Albania
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Albania.
When was the last earthquake in Albania?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Albania on the evening of May 8, 2026 at 18:59 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 288km southwest of Vlorë at a depth of 32km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Albania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Albania?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Albania on the afternoon of January 17, 1983 at 13:41 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-southeast of Vlorë at a depth of 14km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Albania since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Albania?
In the past 10 years, 994 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Albania. This averages to 99 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
