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M2.2 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Jelovjane (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-03-03 04:21:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Jelovjane (North Macedonia) on March 3, 2026 at 04:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-03 04:21:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Jelovjane
Village
Jelovjane
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.95480, 20.88680
Temperature
6.3°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 (13.1 km)
Regional average: 13.1 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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