Latest earthquakes near Pazardzhik today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pazardzhik, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pazardzhik? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pazardzhik (also known as Πάζαρτζικ), it will show up within minutes.
Pazardzhik Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 138 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pazardzhik in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pazardzhik roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pazardzhik in 2014. A total of 37 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pazardzhik 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 Pazardzhik in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pazardzhik 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 | 130 | 94.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.72% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pazardzhik
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pazardzhik occurred on May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-southeast of Pazardzhik, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pazardzhik in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 9, 1905 00:06, 236 kilometers (147 mi) south-southeast of Pazardzhik. It is the strongest earthquake near Pazardzhik 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 Pazardzhik 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 Pazardzhik.
Nearest earthquakes from Pazardzhik
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pazardzhik. 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 Pazardzhik.
When was the last earthquake in Pazardzhik?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pazardzhik on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 129km west-northwest of Pazardzhik at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pazardzhik in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pazardzhik?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pazardzhik on the night of November 9, 1905 at 00:06 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 236km south of Pazardzhik at a depth of 15km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pazardzhik since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pazardzhik?
In the past 10 years, 138 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pazardzhik. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
