Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Popchevo
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M2.1 Earthquake near Popchevo (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
On September 7, 2026 at 00:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Popchevo (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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
904747b4f5a4017515903a3c6e0cec2f2ce59403
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-07 00:52:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Popchevo
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.42000,
22.59000
Temperature
15.5°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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