Earthquakes in Albania
Albania appears infrequently in the record, with just 1 events in the past 30 days, of which 10 reached magnitude 4 or above, the point at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Activity here is almost entirely crustal, which means shaking at the surface is strong relative to the magnitudes involved.
10 earthquakes have been recorded in Albania in our catalogue, 1 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.2 and the average focal depth 10 km. 10 events reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Albania in this period was a magnitude 4.4 event near Shijak, Albania on 27 June 2025, at a depth of 10 km. A magnitude 4.4 earthquake radiates roughly 60 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Shijak (2), Himarë (2), Maliq (2), Lushnjë (2), Memaliaj (1).
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 10 in the magnitude 4 range.
The busiest single day was 04 February 2026, with 2 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Albania
10 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Lushnjë, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Himarë, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Himarë, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Lushnjë, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Maliq, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Bilisht, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Maliq, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Memaliaj, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Shijak, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Shijak, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Albania
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Shijak, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Lushnjë, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Memaliaj, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Himarë, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Shijak, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Bilisht, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Maliq, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Lushnjë, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Maliq, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Himarë, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Albania?
10 earthquakes are recorded in Albania in our catalogue, including 1 in the past 30 days and 10 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Albania?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.4 event near Shijak, Albania on 27 June 2025.
Is Albania at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Albania shows 10 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Albania by month
Event counts for Albania reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.