Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Bansko
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M1.9 Earthquake near Bansko (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near Bansko (North Macedonia) on October 24, 2026 at 05:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 NOA. North Macedonia: 5 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.4.
Details
ID
bbf1d8b0c7d649800a6879840f34a8dffa822d97
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 05:12:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Village
Bansko
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.34998,
22.73266
Temperature
6.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (11.7 km)
Regional average: 11.7 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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