Latest earthquakes near Burgas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Burgas, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Burgas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Burgas (also known as Burgaz), it will show up within minutes.
Burgas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Burgas in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Burgas in 2014. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Burgas that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Burgas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Burgas 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 | 83 | 95.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.6% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Burgas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Burgas occurred on Sep 26, 2019 13:59 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 187 kilometers (116 mi) south-southeast of Burgas, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Burgas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Aug 17, 1999 03:01, 279 kilometers (173 mi) south-southeast of Burgas. It is the strongest earthquake near Burgas 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 Burgas 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 Burgas.
Nearest earthquakes from Burgas
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Burgas. 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 Burgas.
When was the last earthquake in Burgas?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Burgas on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 06:25 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south-southeast of Burgas at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Burgas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Burgas?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Burgas on the night of August 17, 1999 at 03:01 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-east of Burgas at a depth of 17km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Burgas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Burgas?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Burgas. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
