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M3.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 23:31:30 UTC Local time: —
M3.0 earthquake near Prelubje on May 12, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.0 Earthquake near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA (North Macedonia) · 2025-05-12 23:31:30 UTC

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA (North Macedonia). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 23:31:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Prelubje
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.02700, 20.96900
Temperature
9.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — close to 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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    Distance: 430 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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