Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 7.1 km
- Source
- NOA
Nov Istevnik
Country overviewNorth Macedonia
M1.9 Earthquake near Nov Istevnik (North Macedonia)
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About this earthquake
On December 20, 2025 at 03:35 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Nov Istevnik (North Macedonia). With a focal depth of about 7 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.
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Details
ID
bc36bf96359fc4d204866b755ae226f2555eaefc
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 03:35:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Nov Istevnik
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.84129,
22.84104
Temperature
1.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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