Country profile
Skopje was devastated by a 1963 earthquake.
Last 30 days
1
M1.0+ events
Last 24h
1
Max magnitude
M4.3
M4+
1
Seismic risk
Moderate
Major cities
1
Yes — occasionally
North Macedonia has moderate but real earthquake activity. Skopje was devastated by a 1963 earthquake. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 1 earthquake near North Macedonia, the strongest a M4.3.
Seismic zones: Vardar Zone. Historical events →
Moderate
seismic risk
1
last 30 days
Skopje
42.00°, 21.43°
FAQ
North Macedonia has moderate but real earthquake activity. Skopje was devastated by a 1963 earthquake. On QuakeGlobe it is rated moderate seismic risk. In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 1 earthquake near North Macedonia, the strongest a M4.3.
North Macedonia's seismicity is driven by its position along Vardar Zone. Skopje was devastated by a 1963 earthquake.
North Macedonia is rated moderate seismic risk on QuakeGlobe, reflecting its tectonic setting (Vardar Zone). In the last 30 days our catalog recorded 1 earthquake near North Macedonia, the strongest a M4.3.