Latest earthquakes near Gabrovo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gabrovo, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gabrovo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gabrovo (also known as Габрово), it will show up within minutes.
Gabrovo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 71 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gabrovo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gabrovo in 2014. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gabrovo that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gabrovo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gabrovo 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 | 69 | 97.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gabrovo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gabrovo occurred on May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) south of Gabrovo, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gabrovo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 1912 03:29, 281 kilometers (175 mi) south of Gabrovo. It is the strongest earthquake near Gabrovo 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 Gabrovo 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 Gabrovo.
Nearest earthquakes from Gabrovo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gabrovo. 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 Gabrovo.
When was the last earthquake in Gabrovo?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gabrovo on the night of May 17, 2024 at 02:52 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 173km southwest of Gabrovo at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gabrovo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gabrovo?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gabrovo on the night of August 9, 1912 at 03:29 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-southeast of Gabrovo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gabrovo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gabrovo?
In the past 10 years, 71 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gabrovo. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 51 days.
