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M2.0 Earthquake near Berovo (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-10-15 09:05:44 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On October 15, 2026 at 09:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Berovo (North Macedonia). 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 NOA.

Details

ID
c079b1e6d6e59fe478067ae04eab0a784ac9d012
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-15 09:05:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.70192, 22.95393
Temperature
10.1°C

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 (12 km)
Regional average: 12 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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