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M1.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Opstina Valandovo (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2025-10-23 19:52:26 UTC Local time: —

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.

Details

Magnitude
M1.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-23 19:52:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Opstina Valandovo
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.31143, 22.74092
Temperature
12.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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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    Distance: 414 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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