M0.9 Depth: 15.4 km

M0.9 Earthquake near Crnik (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 01:48:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 01:48 UTC, a magnitude M0.9 earthquake occurred near Crnik (North Macedonia). With a focal depth of about 15 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

Magnitude

M0.9

Depth

15.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 01:48:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

North Macedonia

City

Crnik

Village

Crnik

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.81992, 22.88315

Temperature

3.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15.4 km

15.4 km — close to the regional average (13.1 km)

Regional average: 13.1 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

Methana

Distance: 469 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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