Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 4.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Municipality of Valandovo
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M2.1 Earthquake near Municipality of Valandovo (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Municipality of Valandovo (North Macedonia) on August 13, 2026 at 16:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 4 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 data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
988fe2e100e1a4f57073350ec38371a6c7523f15
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 16:59:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Municipality of Valandovo
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.44000,
22.46000
Temperature
24.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than 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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