M1.8 Depth: 2.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Ozdoleni (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 02:30:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Ozdoleni (North Macedonia) on January 14, 2026 at 02:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

2.5 km

UTC time

2026-01-14 02:30:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

North Macedonia

City

Ozdoleni

Village

Ozdoleni

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.33292, 20.92724

Temperature

-1.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

2.5 km

2.5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.1 km)

Regional average: 13.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 462 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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