M1.4 Depth: 9.2 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Opstina Dojran (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 02:36:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 02:36 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Opstina Dojran (North Macedonia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

9.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 02:36:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

North Macedonia

City

Opstina Dojran

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.28708, 22.74216

Temperature

4.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.2 km

9.2 km — shallower than the regional average (13.1 km)

Regional average: 13.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 411 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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