Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Budinarci
Country overviewNorth Macedonia
M2.3 Earthquake near Budinarci (North Macedonia)
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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
ID
f8b3e6b2c89d667fecb359c7decebb2341d0f753
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-31 07:06:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Budinarci
Village
Budinarci
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.76908,
22.79151
Temperature
2.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 61 Catalogue entries
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