Southern Europe
What tectonic plate is North Macedonia on?
North Macedonia sits entirely on the Eurasian Plate.
- Plates
- 1
- M6.5+ quakes since 1900
- 2
- Holocene volcanoes
- 0
- Land area
- 25,364 km²
Plates under North Macedonia
Share of North Macedonia's land area on each plate (PB2002 model, Natural Earth outlines).
Plate boundaries
A plate boundary runs through or along North Macedonia: the Aegean Sea-Eurasian boundary (divergent, about 3.0 cm/yr).
- Aegean Sea and Eurasian: divergent, 3.0 cm/yr
Earthquakes in North Macedonia
Large earthquakes are uncommon in North Macedonia. Since 1900 the USGS has recorded 2 of magnitude 6.5 or more in or just off the country.
| Earthquake | Magnitude | Year | Depth | Plate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 km NW of Lukovo, North Macedonia | M6.7 | 1967 | 20 km | Eurasian |
| 3 km SW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M6.7 | 1931 | 10 km | Eurasian |
Volcanoes in North Macedonia
North Macedonia has no volcanoes that have erupted in the last 12,000 years, according to the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program.
Frequently asked questions
What tectonic plate is North Macedonia on?
North Macedonia sits entirely on the Eurasian Plate.
Is North Macedonia on a plate boundary?
A plate boundary runs through or along North Macedonia: the Aegean Sea-Eurasian boundary (divergent, about 3.0 cm/yr).
Does North Macedonia get earthquakes?
Large earthquakes are uncommon in North Macedonia. Since 1900 the USGS has recorded 2 of magnitude 6.5 or more in or just off the country. The largest was the M6.7 6 km NW of Lukovo, North Macedonia in 1967.
Are there volcanoes in North Macedonia?
North Macedonia has no volcanoes that have erupted in the last 12,000 years, according to the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program.