M2.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Budinarci (North Macedonia)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 07:06:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Budinarci (North Macedonia) on January 31, 2026 at 07:06 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-31 07:06:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

North Macedonia

City

Budinarci

Village

Budinarci

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.76908, 22.79151

Temperature

2.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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: 464 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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