Latest earthquakes near Kardzhali today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kardzhali, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kardzhali? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kardzhali (also known as Kırcaali), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kardzhali Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kardzhali. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kardzhali and elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2025 07:53PM
On Sunday Evening a DAMAGING M6.1 Earthquake struck near Balıkesir in Türkiye.
Kardzhali Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 207 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kardzhali in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kardzhali roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kardzhali in 2017. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kardzhali that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kardzhali in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kardzhali 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 | 190 | 91.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 7.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kardzhali
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kardzhali occurred on Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 253 kilometers (157 mi) east-southeast of Kardzhali, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kardzhali in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 18, 1953 21:06, 252 kilometers (157 mi) east-southeast of Kardzhali. It is the strongest earthquake near Kardzhali in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kardzhali 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 Kardzhali.
Nearest earthquakes from Kardzhali
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kardzhali. 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 Kardzhali.
When was the last earthquake in Kardzhali?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kardzhali on the afternoon of May 18, 2026 at 13:16 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 244km southwest of Kardzhali at a depth of 12km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kardzhali in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kardzhali?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kardzhali on the evening of March 18, 1953 at 21:06 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 252km south-east of Kardzhali at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kardzhali since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kardzhali?
In the past 10 years, 207 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kardzhali. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
