Latest earthquakes near Haskovo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Haskovo, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Haskovo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Haskovo, it will show up within minutes.
Haskovo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Haskovo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Haskovo roughly every 20 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Haskovo in 2014. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Haskovo 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 Haskovo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Haskovo 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 | 171 | 93.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.49% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Haskovo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Haskovo occurred on May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 183 kilometers (114 mi) south of Haskovo, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Haskovo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 18, 1953 21:06, 263 kilometers (163 mi) south of Haskovo. It is the strongest earthquake near Haskovo 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 Haskovo 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 Haskovo.
Nearest earthquakes from Haskovo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Haskovo. 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 Haskovo.
When was the last earthquake in Haskovo?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Haskovo on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 17:31 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south-southwest of Haskovo at a depth of 18km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Haskovo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Haskovo?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Haskovo on the evening of March 18, 1953 at 21:06 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Haskovo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Haskovo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Haskovo?
In the past 10 years, 182 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Haskovo. This averages to 18 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
