Latest earthquakes near Lovech today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lovech, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lovech? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lovech (also known as Loveci), it will show up within minutes.
Lovech Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lovech 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 Lovech in 2023. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lovech that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lovech in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lovech 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 | 77 | 95.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.94% |
| 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 Lovech
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lovech occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) north-northwest of Lovech, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lovech in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 1986 00:28, 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-northwest of Lovech. It is the strongest earthquake near Lovech 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 Lovech 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 Lovech.
Nearest earthquakes from Lovech
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lovech. 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 Lovech.
When was the last earthquake in Lovech?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Lovech on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 20:20 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 289km northwest of Lovech at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lovech in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lovech?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lovech on the night of August 31, 1986 at 00:28 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-northeast of Lovech at a depth of 132km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lovech since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lovech?
In the past 10 years, 81 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lovech. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
