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M2.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Zlesti (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 21:50:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Zlesti (North Macedonia) on August 10, 2026 at 21:50 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-10 21:50:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Zlesti
Village
Zlesti
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.29200, 20.82400
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to the regional average (12.9 km)
Regional average: 12.9 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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