Magnitude
M1.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Opstina Valandovo
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M1.3 Earthquake near Opstina Valandovo (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
On October 23, 2025 at 19:52 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Opstina Valandovo (North Macedonia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks. North Macedonia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.2.
Details
ID
07d89a324af87556325626f456cc3310d4b47b32
Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 19:52:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Opstina Valandovo
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.31143,
22.74092
Temperature
12.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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