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M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Tearce (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 02:39:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 02:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Tearce (North Macedonia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 02:39:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Tearce
Village
Tearce
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
42.14000, 21.01000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
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

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