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M1.9 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Nov Istevnik (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2025-12-20 03:35:59 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 03:35:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Nov Istevnik
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.84129, 22.84104
Temperature
1.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 km — shallower than the regional average (13 km)
Regional average: 13 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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