A powerful earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale has just struck near Tetovo, North Macedonia, leaving residents shaken and scientists monitoring. This tremor, occurring at 10:05 pm local time on February 10th, 2026, was a shallow quake, with its epicenter a mere 5 km deep. But here's the twist: the quake's intensity might not be set in stone.
The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) was first to report the event, but other agencies soon followed with varying measurements. The National Observatory of Athens (NOA) recorded a 4.6 magnitude, while The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Geophysical Lab (AUTH) and citizen scientists using RaspberryShake equipment both measured 4.4 and 4.6, respectively. The Seismological Laboratory of the University of Athens (UOA) reported a magnitude of 4.7. These discrepancies are not uncommon, as each agency uses different data and calculation methods.
The quake's impact was likely widespread, with moderate shaking felt in nearby villages like Dobroste and Tearce. Light tremors may have been experienced in larger towns such as Tetovo, Zelino, and Prizren. Even Skopje, Kumanovo, and Pristina, located further away, might have felt a faint rumble.
As we await further updates, the question remains: how will this quake's impact unfold? Will there be damage reports, or was it a harmless shake? Stay tuned as we gather more information, and don't forget to share your experience if you were in the area. Your reports help us piece together the puzzle of this seismic event.
