M4.8 earthquake — 8 km ENE of Himarë, Albania
An magnitude 4.8 earthquake occurred 8 km ENE of Himarë, Albania on Aug 29, 2026 at 22:35 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | 40.136, 19.836 |
| Time | Aug 29, 22:35 UTC |
| Location | 8 km ENE of Himarë, Albania |
| USGS event ID | us7000tcvf |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.8 | 225 km | Sep 12, 17:51 UTC | 17 km WSW of Lixoúri, Greece |
| M4.6 | 226 km | Sep 8, 07:46 UTC | 1 km NNW of Katochí, Greece |
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.