M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA

UTC time: 2026-05-23 15:41:42 UTC Local time:
M3.6 earthquake near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA on May 23, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.6 Earthquake near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA · 2026-05-23 15:41:42 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA on May 23, 2026 at 15:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 15:41:42 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.94000, 21.68000
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 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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