Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 16.7 km
- Source
- ISC
Zhiganci
Country overviewNorth Macedonia
M2.7 Earthquake near Zhiganci (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Zhiganci (North Macedonia) on June 16, 2026 at 11:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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
ID
4365f8284939e5303001b0f7bdd11a4644a279f0
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 11:21:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Zhiganci
Source
isc
Coordinates
41.89000,
22.25000
Temperature
21.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — deeper 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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