Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 9.5 km
- Source
- NOA
NW Balkan Region
Country overviewNorth Macedonia
M1.9 Earthquake near NW Balkan Region (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
On September 2, 2025 at 17:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near NW Balkan Region (North Macedonia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 NOA. North Macedonia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.2.
Details
ID
383c43427f34a1042d29c810cba256ceec44edf0
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
9.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 17:24:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.33377,
22.60941
Temperature
21.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.5 km
9.5 km — close to 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
Volcanoes nearby
North Macedonia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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