Latest earthquakes near Pernik today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pernik, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pernik? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pernik, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pernik Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pernik. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pernik and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2026 05:32AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck near Ioánnina in Greece.
Pernik Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pernik in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pernik roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pernik in 2017. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pernik that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pernik in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pernik 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 | 161 | 94.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 10 | 5.85% |
| 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 Pernik
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pernik occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) north of Pernik, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pernik in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1928 21:22, 167 kilometers (104 mi) north of Pernik. It is the strongest earthquake near Pernik 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 Pernik 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 Pernik.
Nearest earthquakes from Pernik
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pernik. 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 Pernik.
When was the last earthquake in Pernik?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Pernik on the morning of April 11, 2026 at 10:05 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 273km south of Pernik at a depth of 13km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pernik in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pernik?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Pernik on the evening of April 18, 1928 at 21:22 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 167km east of Pernik at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pernik since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pernik?
In the past 10 years, 171 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pernik. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
