Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 13.1 km
- Source
- NOA
Veprcani
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M1.8 Earthquake near Veprcani (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
On March 3, 2026 at 04:21 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Veprcani (North Macedonia). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
00547914a013f22fc58fa39061dfb52d56bfd40b
Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
13.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 04:21:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Veprcani
Village
Veprcani
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.27565,
21.76655
Temperature
4.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.1 km
13.1 km — close to the regional average (11.9 km)
Regional average: 11.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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