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M1.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Opstina Strumica (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 00:50:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Opstina Strumica (North Macedonia) on September 27, 2025 at 00:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-27 00:50:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Opstina Strumica
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.32207, 22.63406
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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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