Latest earthquakes near Pleven today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pleven, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pleven? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pleven (also known as Plevna), it will show up within minutes.
Pleven Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pleven in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pleven in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pleven 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 Pleven in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Pleven 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 | 110 | 94.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.17% |
| 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 Pleven
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pleven occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-northeast of Pleven, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pleven in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 293 kilometers (182 mi) north-northeast of Pleven. It is the strongest earthquake near Pleven 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 Pleven 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 Pleven.
Nearest earthquakes from Pleven
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pleven. 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 Pleven.
When was the last earthquake in Pleven?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pleven on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 300km north-northeast of Pleven at a depth of 82km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pleven in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pleven?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Pleven on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north-northeast of Pleven at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pleven since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pleven?
In the past 10 years, 116 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pleven. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
