Latest earthquakes near Kyustendil today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kyustendil, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kyustendil? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kyustendil, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kyustendil Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kyustendil. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kyustendil and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 05:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Kyustendil Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kyustendil in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 34 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kyustendil roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kyustendil in 2019. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kyustendil that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kyustendil in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kyustendil 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 | 317 | 91.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 7.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kyustendil
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kyustendil occurred on Nov 26, 2019 04:54 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) west-southwest of Kyustendil, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kyustendil in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 9, 1905 00:06, 293 kilometers (182 mi) west-southwest of Kyustendil. It is the strongest earthquake near Kyustendil 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 Kyustendil 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 Kyustendil.
Nearest earthquakes from Kyustendil
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kyustendil. 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 Kyustendil.
When was the last earthquake in Kyustendil?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kyustendil on the night of May 6, 2024 at 03:32 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 225km south-southwest of Kyustendil at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kyustendil in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kyustendil?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kyustendil on the night of November 9, 1905 at 00:06 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-east of Kyustendil at a depth of 15km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kyustendil since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kyustendil?
In the past 10 years, 346 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kyustendil. This averages to 35 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
