M1.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.1 Earthquake near NW Balkan Region (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 01:42:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M1.1 earthquake occurred near NW Balkan Region (North Macedonia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 01:42:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

North Macedonia

City

Pancarevo

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.82841, 22.90233

Temperature

0.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 470 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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