M2.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Piperovo (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2025-08-21 21:48:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2025 at 21:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Piperovo (North Macedonia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 21:48:51 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Piperovo
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.58038, 22.26890
Temperature
20.2°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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    Distance: 450 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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