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M2.5 Depth: 76.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Velestovo (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 07:36:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 07:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Velestovo (North Macedonia). At around 76 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
76.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 07:36:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Velestovo
Village
Velestovo
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.07000, 20.87000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76 km
Intermediate
76 km
76 km — deeper than the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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