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M2.7 Depth: 16.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Zhiganci (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 11:21:35 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
16.7 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 11:21:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Zhiganci
Village
Zhiganci
Source
isc
Coordinates
41.89000, 22.25000
Temperature
21.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16.7 km
Shallow
16.7 km
16.7 km — deeper 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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