Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Opstina Gostivar
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M2.4 Earthquake near Opstina Gostivar (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Opstina Gostivar (North Macedonia) on May 18, 2026 at 05:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b8e9e9ca7e741f82e080cb8f784c2b61bb3d5a9a
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 05:47:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Opstina Gostivar
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.86400,
20.57600
Temperature
9.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than 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
North Macedonia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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