An earthquake in Struga and surrounding areas was felt this morning after an earthquake with an epicenter in neighboring Albania caused noticeable shaking in parts of southwestern Macedonia.
According to the Seismological Observatory at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Mathematics in Skopje, the earthquake had a local magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale.
The epicenter was located around 144 kilometers southwest of Skopje, on the territory of Albania.
In Struga and nearby areas, the earthquake was recorded at III degree on the European Macroseismic Scale, indicating light shaking that can be noticed by people indoors.
No major damage was reported in the information provided.
Earthquake Highlights Regional Seismic Activity
Earthquakes originating in Albania are not unusual in the region, which is considered seismically active because of ongoing tectonic activity across the Balkans.
Previous earthquakes with epicenters in Albania have also been felt in Macedonia and other neighboring countries.
The strength of an earthquake as experienced by residents can vary depending on several factors.
These include the distance from the epicenter, the depth of the earthquake and local ground conditions.
As a result, an earthquake of the same magnitude can be felt differently in different locations.
For residents of Struga and the surrounding area, the latest event serves as another reminder of the region’s seismic activity.
Seismological institutions continue to monitor such events and provide information to the public when earthquakes are detected.
