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.

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List of latest earthquakes near Albania.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 12:56PM
(Tirane)
M 3.0 233 km SE
from Tirana
Nov 28, 2023 12:13PM
(Tirane)
M 2.8 298 km WSW
from Vlorë
Nov 28, 2023 07:20AM
(Tirane)
M 2.0 190 km SSE
from Vlorë
Nov 28, 2023 06:33AM
(Tirane)
M 2.3 275 km SE
from Gjirokastër
Nov 28, 2023 05:25AM
(Tirane)
M 2.2 92 km E
from Tirana
Nov 28, 2023 04:09AM
(Tirane)
M 2.0 38 km ENE
from Pogradec
Nov 28, 2023 02:30AM
(Tirane)
M 2.1 288 km W
from Durrës
Nov 27, 2023 08:25PM
(Tirane)
M 2.7 298 km SSE
from Pogradec
Nov 27, 2023 07:39PM
(Tirane)
M 2.3 290 km SSE
from Tirana
Nov 27, 2023 11:24AM
(Tirane)
M 2.1 183 km SE
from Vlorë
Nov 27, 2023 09:47AM
(Tirane)
M 2.1 37 km ENE
from Pogradec
Nov 27, 2023 05:36AM
(Tirane)
M 3.5 272 km SE
from Gjirokastër
Nov 26, 2023 10:22PM
(Tirane)
M 2.6 273 km ENE
from Tirana
Nov 26, 2023 09:43PM
(Tirane)
M 2.3 287 km ESE
from Elbasan
Nov 26, 2023 08:04PM
(Tirane)
M 2.3 287 km SE
from Gjirokastër
Nov 26, 2023 04:59PM
(Tirane)
M 2.1 288 km SE
from Gjirokastër
Nov 26, 2023 04:21PM
(Tirane)
M 3.1 277 km SSE
from Vlorë
Nov 26, 2023 03:07PM
(Tirane)
M 2.2 275 km SE
from Vlorë
Nov 26, 2023 02:28PM
(Tirane)
M 2.1 95 km NNW
from Shkodër
Nov 26, 2023 12:13PM
(Tirane)
M 2.5 297 km SSE
from Pogradec
Nov 26, 2023 07:07AM
(Tirane)
M 2.1 41 km ENE
from Pogradec
Nov 26, 2023 06:29AM
(Tirane)
M 2.0 18 km ENE
from Elbasan
Nov 26, 2023 12:51AM
(Tirane)
M 2.0 40 km ENE
from Pogradec
Nov 26, 2023 12:03AM
(Tirane)
M 2.1 275 km SE
from Pogradec
Nov 25, 2023 09:12PM
(Tirane)
M 2.0 300 km SSE
from Pogradec

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Albania

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.

Albania Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
114 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Nov 28, 2023 12:56

Average

A total of 1140 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 114 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Albania roughly every 3 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Albania in 2014. A total of 193 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Albania that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Albania with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Albania (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1077 94.47%
Mag. 5 61 5.35%
Mag. 6 2 0.18%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Albania

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.4
On Nov 26, 2019 03:54.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Jan 17, 1983 13:41.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Albania.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 26, 2019 03:54AM
(Tirane)
M 6.4 32 km NW
from Tirana
Mar 3, 2021 11:16AM
(Tirane)
M 6.3 265 km SE
from Tirana
Mar 4, 2021 07:38PM
(Tirane)
M 5.8 259 km SE
from Tirana
Oct 30, 2018 04:12PM
(Tirane)
M 5.7 287 km S
from Gjirokastër
Mar 21, 2020 01:49AM
(Tirane)
M 5.7 230 km SSE
from Tirana
Apr 22, 2022 11:07PM
(Tirane)
M 5.7 237 km NW
from Tirana
Sep 21, 2019 04:04PM
(Tirane)
M 5.6 7 km ENE
from Durrës
Mar 12, 2021 01:57PM
(Tirane)
M 5.6 249 km SE
from Tirana
Jan 26, 2014 02:57PM
(Tirane)
M 5.6 260 km SSE
from Vlorë
Sep 8, 2022 09:36AM
(Tirane)
M 5.5 290 km S
from Vlorë

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Albania on the afternoon of November 28, 2023 at 12:56 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 233km south-east of Tirana at a depth of 5km 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, 1140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Albania. This averages to 114 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.