Minor Earthquake (4.2 Richter) Felt in Valandovo Region, No Damage Reported

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light earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 on the Richter scale was recorded early this morning with an epicenter 10 km north of Valandovo. The tremor was felt in Valandovo, Strumica, and Gevgelija, causing brief alarm but no reported damage to infrastructure or injuries. Seismologists from the national observatory described it as a typical tectonic event for the region. "This is a reminder that we live in a seismically active area. Preparedness at the individual and institutional level is always necessary," commented a leading seismologist