Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 11.5 km
- Source
- NOA
Kurtamzali
Country overviewNorth Macedonia
M2.3 Earthquake near Kurtamzali (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
On January 5, 2026 at 18:22 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Kurtamzali (North Macedonia). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
5853ae5f778405ae3544c99c417d10f9ee905607
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
11.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 18:22:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Kurtamzali
Village
Kurtamzali
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.29898,
22.68631
Temperature
7.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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