Latest earthquakes near Bulgaria today

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List of latest earthquakes near Bulgaria.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 21, 2025 00:56
(Sofia)
M 2.2 203 km SSE
from Burgas
May 20, 2025 23:36
(Sofia)
M 4.1 203 km SSE
from Burgas
May 20, 2025 21:45
(Sofia)
M 2.5 275 km N
from Silistra
May 20, 2025 15:06
(Sofia)
M 2.0 196 km S
from Burgas
May 20, 2025 11:54
(Sofia)
M 2.4 35 km E
from Plovdiv
May 20, 2025 06:54
(Sofia)
M 2.7 202 km SSE
from Burgas
May 20, 2025 05:16
(Sofia)
M 2.4 268 km S
from Haskovo
May 19, 2025 21:54
(Sofia)
M 2.6 186 km N
from Ruse
May 19, 2025 09:03
(Sofia)
M 2.8 276 km SSE
from Sofia
May 19, 2025 03:52
(Sofia)
M 2.0 198 km SSE
from Burgas
May 18, 2025 21:07
(Sofia)
M 2.0 282 km S
from Haskovo
May 18, 2025 13:25
(Sofia)
M 3.9 292 km NNW
from Varna
May 18, 2025 06:28
(Sofia)
M 2.4 199 km SSE
from Burgas
May 18, 2025 06:16
(Sofia)
M 2.3 279 km SW
from Sofia
May 18, 2025 06:07
(Sofia)
M 3.1 263 km SW
from Sofia
May 18, 2025 02:54
(Sofia)
M 2.4 283 km WSW
from Sofia
May 18, 2025 00:45
(Sofia)
M 2.8 288 km SSE
from Kardzhali
May 17, 2025 23:33
(Sofia)
M 2.4 196 km SSE
from Burgas
May 17, 2025 15:29
(Sofia)
M 2.4 198 km SSE
from Burgas
May 17, 2025 06:52
(Sofia)
M 2.6 298 km NNW
from Varna
May 17, 2025 05:28
(Sofia)
M 2.4 198 km SSE
from Burgas
May 17, 2025 00:59
(Sofia)
M 4.2 199 km N
from Ruse
May 16, 2025 23:01
(Sofia)
M 2.2 282 km SSE
from Haskovo
May 16, 2025 22:35
(Sofia)
M 2.5 263 km SW
from Blagoevgrad
May 16, 2025 16:58
(Sofia)
M 2.6 198 km SSE
from Burgas

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:
60 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.2
May 21, 2025 00:56

Average

A total of 605 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 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bulgaria roughly every 6 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. 4 560 92.56%
Mag. 5 44 7.27%
Mag. 6 1 0.17%
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 6.2
On Apr 23, 2025 12:49.
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 Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-southeast of Burgas, at a depth of 7 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 125 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Bulgaria.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 23, 2025 12:49
(Sofia)
M 6.2 197 km SSE
from Burgas
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
Sep 21, 2019 17:04
(Sofia)
M 5.6 282 km WSW
from Kyustendil
Mar 12, 2021 14:57
(Sofia)
M 5.6 251 km SSW
from Blagoevgrad
Mar 4, 2021 21:23
(Sofia)
M 5.5 255 km SSW
from Blagoevgrad
Nov 26, 2019 08:08
(Sofia)
M 5.5 282 km WSW
from Kyustendil
Jan 16, 2022 13:48
(Sofia)
M 5.5 237 km S
from Plovdiv

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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bulgaria on the night of May 21, 2025 at 00:56 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 203km south-southeast of Burgas at a depth of 13km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. 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, 605 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bulgaria. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.