M3.4 Depth: 9.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 03:07:34 UTC Local time:
M3.4 earthquake near Livoista on May 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.4 Earthquake near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA (North Macedonia) · 2025-05-18 03:07:34 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA (North Macedonia) on May 18, 2025 at 03:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 03:07:34 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Livoista
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.22210, 20.81310
Temperature
9.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9.3 km
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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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    Distance: 455 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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