Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Rilevo
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M2.6 Earthquake near Rilevo (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Rilevo (North Macedonia) on August 15, 2026 at 14:10 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
b24b8ed0324a1d9baad08f637dad1d11e5db6d56
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 14:10:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Rilevo
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.48310,
21.34802
Temperature
24.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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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