Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Grchishte
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M2.3 Earthquake near Grchishte (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
On May 22, 2026 at 12:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Grchishte (North Macedonia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.
Details
ID
286d6124da4d58cca075d5cced301488f4e2120e
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 12:39:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Grchishte
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.24000,
22.51000
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (11.9 km)
Regional average: 11.9 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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