M2.2 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Lazaropole (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-01-16 17:03:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Lazaropole (North Macedonia) on January 16, 2026 at 17:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-16 17:03:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

North Macedonia

City

Lazaropole

Village

Lazaropole

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.50900, 20.76100

Temperature

2.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 485 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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