Albania sits on the seismically active Adriatic–Eurasian collision zone. This page pulls real records for Albania: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Albania.
Check Albania hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Albania - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Albania - FAQ
Is Albania at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 42 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.0 in 1904.
What was the biggest earthquake in Albania?
The strongest earthquake on record near Albania is M7.0, in 1904 (7 km SE of Stara Kresna, Bulgaria), from USGS.
Does Albania get tsunamis?
Yes - 37 tsunamis since 58 BC (most recently 2015) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 5,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Albania?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.