Latest earthquakes near Bulgaria today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bulgaria.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 13:56
(Sofia)
M 3.0 270 km SSW
from Blagoevgrad
Nov 28, 2023 06:25
(Sofia)
M 2.2 246 km SW
from Sofia
Nov 28, 2023 05:09
(Sofia)
M 2.0 264 km SW
from Sofia
Nov 28, 2023 02:13
(Sofia)
M 2.0 191 km S
from Burgas
Nov 27, 2023 10:47
(Sofia)
M 2.1 265 km SW
from Sofia
Nov 26, 2023 23:22
(Sofia)
M 2.6 16 km SSW
from Blagoevgrad
Nov 26, 2023 22:43
(Sofia)
M 2.3 277 km S
from Sofia
Nov 26, 2023 15:28
(Sofia)
M 2.1 292 km WNW
from Kyustendil
Nov 26, 2023 08:07
(Sofia)
M 2.1 262 km SW
from Sofia
Nov 26, 2023 07:29
(Sofia)
M 2.0 252 km WSW
from Blagoevgrad
Nov 26, 2023 05:38
(Sofia)
M 4.2 210 km NNE
from Ruse
Nov 26, 2023 01:51
(Sofia)
M 2.0 261 km SW
from Sofia
Nov 26, 2023 01:03
(Sofia)
M 2.1 287 km SSW
from Smolyan
Nov 25, 2023 20:56
(Sofia)
M 2.0 250 km SSW
from Sofia
Nov 25, 2023 17:41
(Sofia)
M 2.1 259 km SW
from Sofia
Nov 24, 2023 18:17
(Sofia)
M 2.0 290 km SSE
from Haskovo
Nov 24, 2023 16:50
(Sofia)
M 2.2 252 km SW
from Sofia
Nov 24, 2023 14:34
(Sofia)
M 2.9 66 km SSE
from Sofia
Nov 24, 2023 13:45
(Sofia)
M 2.0 252 km SE
from Burgas
Nov 24, 2023 12:10
(Sofia)
M 2.5 262 km SW
from Sofia
Nov 24, 2023 04:56
(Sofia)
M 2.0 292 km SSE
from Haskovo
Nov 22, 2023 21:55
(Sofia)
M 2.2 299 km SSW
from Kardzhali
Nov 22, 2023 19:20
(Sofia)
M 2.2 255 km SW
from Sofia
Nov 22, 2023 18:57
(Sofia)
M 2.4 291 km S
from Smolyan
Nov 22, 2023 17:43
(Sofia)
M 2.5 256 km SW
from Sofia

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bulgaria

Recent Bulgaria Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bulgaria. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bulgaria and elsewhere.

Bulgaria Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
63 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Nov 28, 2023 13:56

Average

A total of 636 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bulgaria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 63 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bulgaria roughly every 5 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bulgaria in 2019. A total of 113 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bulgaria that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Bulgaria with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bulgaria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bulgaria during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Bulgaria (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 592 93.08%
Mag. 5 43 6.76%
Mag. 6 1 0.16%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Bulgaria

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On May 24, 2014 12:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 10, 1940 03:39.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bulgaria occurred on May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 214 kilometers (133 mi) south-southeast of Plovdiv, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bulgaria in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 211 kilometers (131 mi) south-southeast of Ruse. It is the strongest earthquake near Bulgaria in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bulgaria in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Bulgaria.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Bulgaria.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 24, 2014 12:25
(Sofia)
M 6.9 214 km SSE
from Plovdiv
Sep 26, 2019 13:59
(Sofia)
M 5.7 187 km SSE
from Burgas
Sep 24, 2016 02:11
(Sofia)
M 5.6 298 km NNW
from Varna
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Sofia)
M 5.6 299 km NNW
from Varna
Feb 14, 2023 15:16
(Sofia)
M 5.6 267 km N
from Sofia
Nov 22, 2014 21:14
(Sofia)
M 5.6 247 km NNE
from Ruse
Mar 12, 2021 14:57
(Sofia)
M 5.6 251 km SSW
from Blagoevgrad
Sep 21, 2019 17:04
(Sofia)
M 5.6 282 km WSW
from Kyustendil
Mar 4, 2021 21:23
(Sofia)
M 5.5 255 km SSW
from Blagoevgrad
Jan 9, 2022 23:43
(Sofia)
M 5.5 263 km SW
from Sofia

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Bulgaria

Earthquakes by region of Bulgaria

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bulgaria.

When was the last earthquake in Bulgaria?

A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bulgaria on the afternoon of November 28, 2023 at 13:56 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south-southwest of Blagoevgrad at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bulgaria in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Bulgaria?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bulgaria on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north of Ruse at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bulgaria since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Bulgaria?

In the past 10 years, 636 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bulgaria. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.