Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Crnik
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M2.1 Earthquake near Crnik (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
On September 9, 2026 at 23:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Crnik (North Macedonia). With a focal depth of about 5 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.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.
Details
ID
8f58da9e3c37c033644586200a8769601b555c3b
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-09 23:40:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Crnik
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.84000,
22.86000
Temperature
17.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.6 km)
Regional average: 12.6 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
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 56 Catalogue entries
Of 55 other entries for this area and period, 37 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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