Live seismic activity in North Macedonia — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. North Macedonia experiences moderate earthquakes, mainly along the active fault systems of the Balkan region.
See real‑time seismic activity in North Macedonia. This page shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.
North Macedonia experiences moderate earthquakes, mainly along the active fault systems of the Balkan region. The 1963 Skopje earthquake (M6.1) devastated the capital, killing over 1,000 people and leaving 80% of the city destroyed. Major faults include the Skopje Valley fault, Vardar Zone, and the Ovče Pole fault system. Notable quakes include 2016 Ohrid (M5.1), 1931 Valandovo (M6.7), 1963 Skopje (M6.1). The seismic risk is moderate to high. Tectonically, North Macedonia lies on the collision zone between the African and Eurasian plates, part of the Alpine-Himalayan belt, with active extension in the Vardar Zone. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for North Macedonia.
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The region is defined by Skopje Valley fault, Vardar Zone, Ovče Pole fault system, and the risk level is classified as Moderate to High. With a population of 2.1 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
North Macedonia lies on Alpine-Himalayan collision zone – extension in Vardar Zone. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
Use the live list above – it shows all earthquakes from the last 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS. Sort by Newest to see the most recent events first.
The strongest recorded earthquake in North Macedonia was the 2016 Ohrid earthquake (M5.1). 2016 Ohrid (M5.1)
North Macedonia experiences low to moderate seismic activity, with occasional felt earthquakes, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in North Macedonia was the 2016 Ohrid earthquake (M5.1). 2016 Ohrid (M5.1)
Yes. North Macedonia is crossed by Skopje Valley fault, Vardar Zone, Ovče Pole fault system, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Moderate to High.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.