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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 03:16:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 03:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near REPUBLIC OF NORTH MACEDONIA (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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 03:16:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
North Macedonia
City
Radolista
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.17000, 20.65000
Temperature
8.5°C

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

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