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M2.8 Depth: 0.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Municipality of Gostivar (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 17:28:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Municipality of Gostivar (North Macedonia) on May 1, 2026 at 17:28 UTC. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
0.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 17:28:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Municipality of Gostivar
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.80000, 20.69000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 0 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 0 km
Shallow
0 km
0 km — shallower than the regional average (13.2 km)
Regional average: 13.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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