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Recent Blagoevgrad Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Blagoevgrad. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Blagoevgrad and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 05:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Blagoevgrad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 289 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Blagoevgrad in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Blagoevgrad roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Blagoevgrad in 2021. A total of 57 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Blagoevgrad that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Blagoevgrad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Blagoevgrad 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 268 | 92.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Blagoevgrad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Blagoevgrad occurred on May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-east of Blagoevgrad, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Blagoevgrad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 9, 1905 00:06, 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-east of Blagoevgrad. It is the strongest earthquake near Blagoevgrad in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Blagoevgrad 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 Blagoevgrad.
Nearest earthquakes from Blagoevgrad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Blagoevgrad. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Blagoevgrad.
When was the last earthquake in Blagoevgrad?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Blagoevgrad on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 22:36 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 71km east-southeast of Blagoevgrad at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Blagoevgrad in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Blagoevgrad?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Blagoevgrad on the night of November 9, 1905 at 00:06 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-southeast of Blagoevgrad at a depth of 15km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Blagoevgrad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Blagoevgrad?
In the past 10 years, 289 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Blagoevgrad. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
