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M2.9 Depth: 5.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Gorno Jelovce (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 17:28:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 17:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Gorno Jelovce (North Macedonia). With a focal depth of about 5 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 17:28:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Gorno Jelovce
Village
Gorno Jelovce
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.82070, 20.72460
Temperature
0.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
5.3 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 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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