Earthquakes in Albania — February 2026
3 earthquakes were recorded in Albania during February 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
3 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Albania was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Bilisht, Albania on 04 February 2026 at 18:50 UTC. A magnitude 4.1 earthquake radiates roughly 21 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Albania monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month, and up from the 1 recorded the previous month.
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 3 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 04 February, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.1 near Bilisht, Albania on 04 February at 10 km; M4.1 near Lushnjë, Albania on 24 February at 10 km; M4.0 near Maliq, Albania on 04 February at 10 km.
That is 80% above the 2 events Albania averages per month across the 6 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Albania, February 2026
3 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Lushnjë, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.1 | Bilisht, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View | |
| 4.0 | Maliq, Albania | 10.0 | Albania | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Albania in February 2026?
3 earthquakes were recorded in Albania during February 2026, of which 3 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Albania in February 2026?
A magnitude 4.1 event near Bilisht, Albania on 04 February 2026.
Other months in Albania
Magnitudes for February 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.