Latest earthquakes near Plovdiv today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Plovdiv, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Plovdiv? If an earthquake is happening right now near Plovdiv (also known as Φιλιππούπολη), it will show up within minutes.
Plovdiv Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv in 2020. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Plovdiv that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Plovdiv in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Plovdiv 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 | 109 | 95.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.39% |
| 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 Plovdiv
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Plovdiv occurred on Jan 16, 2022 13:48 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) south of Plovdiv, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Plovdiv in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 1912 03:29, 253 kilometers (157 mi) south of Plovdiv. It is the strongest earthquake near Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv 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 Plovdiv.
Nearest earthquakes from Plovdiv
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Plovdiv. 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 Plovdiv.
When was the last earthquake in Plovdiv?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Plovdiv on the night of May 16, 2026 at 02:48 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 270km south of Plovdiv at a depth of 16km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Plovdiv in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Plovdiv?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Plovdiv on the night of August 9, 1912 at 03:29 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 253km south-east of Plovdiv at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Plovdiv since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Plovdiv?
In the past 10 years, 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Plovdiv. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
