North Macedonia lies in the seismically active Balkans, part of the Africa–Eurasia collision zone. This page pulls real records for North Macedonia: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for North Macedonia.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near North Macedonia - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in North Macedonia - FAQ
Is North Macedonia at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 38 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M7.2 in 1905.
What was the biggest earthquake in North Macedonia?
The strongest earthquake on record near North Macedonia is M7.2, in 1905 (Aegean Sea), from USGS.
Does North Macedonia get tsunamis?
Yes - 34 tsunamis since 479 BC (most recently 2003) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 2,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in North Macedonia?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.