Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Prelubje
Country overviewNorth Macedonia
M3.0 Earthquake near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA (North Macedonia)
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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
ID
d0a6cba972a889943f2a21e24f79c62058d766f3
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 23:31:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Prelubje
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.02700,
20.96900
Temperature
9.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than the regional average (11.9 km)
Regional average: 11.9 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport25.5 kmStraight-line distance
North Macedonia · OHD · LWOH
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 3 Catalogue entries
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