Latest earthquakes near Shumen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shumen, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shumen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shumen, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 18 hours ago (Apr 2 01:29 Sofia) |
M 2.9 | 289 km N from Shumen |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 07:25 Sofia) |
M 3.6 | 258 km N from Shumen |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 03:18 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 246 km N from Shumen |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 08:52 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 274 km N from Shumen |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 00:21 Sofia) |
M 2.6 | 278 km N from Shumen |
| 3 days ago (Mar 29 19:03 Sofia) |
M 3.0 | 255 km N from Shumen |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 23:13 Sofia) |
M 3.9 | 241 km NNW from Shumen |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 265 km N from Shumen |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Sofia) |
M 3.2 | 280 km N from Shumen |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Sofia) |
M 2.9 | 294 km NNE from Shumen |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Sofia) |
M 3.9 | 271 km N from Shumen |
| 12 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 262 km N from Shumen |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 241 km N from Shumen |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 14:33 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 243 km SSW from Shumen |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Sofia) |
M 3.1 | 283 km N from Shumen |
| 17 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Sofia) |
M 3.3 | 271 km N from Shumen |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Sofia) |
M 3.0 | 263 km N from Shumen |
| 18 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 268 km N from Shumen |
| 23 days ago (Mar 10 04:59 Sofia) |
M 3.3 | 268 km SW from Shumen |
| 24 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Sofia) |
M 2.9 | 274 km NNE from Shumen |
| 24 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 242 km NNW from Shumen |
| 25 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Sofia) |
M 3.4 | 248 km NNW from Shumen |
| 26 days ago (Mar 7 11:52 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 293 km S from Shumen |
| 26 days ago (Mar 7 11:24 Sofia) |
M 2.4 | 222 km SW from Shumen |
| 27 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Sofia) |
M 3.3 | 257 km N from Shumen |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Shumen
Shumen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shumen 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 Shumen in 2015. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shumen that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Shumen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shumen 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 | 112 | 94.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.08% |
| 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 Shumen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shumen occurred on Sep 26, 2019 13:59 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 282 kilometers (175 mi) south-southeast of Shumen, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shumen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-southeast of Shumen. It is the strongest earthquake near Shumen in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Shumen 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 Shumen.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Sofia) |
M 5.7 | 282 km SSE from Shumen |
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Sofia) |
M 5.6 | 274 km N from Shumen |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Sofia) |
M 5.6 | 274 km N from Shumen |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Sofia) |
M 5.5 | 269 km N from Shumen |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Sofia) |
M 5.2 | 261 km NNW from Shumen |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Sofia) |
M 5.1 | 252 km N from Shumen |
| Sep 24, 2019 11:00 (Sofia) |
M 4.9 | 287 km SSE from Shumen |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Sofia) |
M 4.9 | 297 km N from Shumen |
| Jan 11, 2020 15:37 (Sofia) |
M 4.9 | 282 km SSE from Shumen |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Sofia) |
M 4.8 | 276 km N from Shumen |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Shumen
Nearest earthquakes from Shumen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shumen. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2022 13:59 (Sofia) |
M 4.6 | 55 km ESE from Shumen |
| Jan 4, 2017 00:02 (Sofia) |
M 4.2 | 91 km W from Shumen |
| Apr 18, 2016 09:46 (Sofia) |
M 4.3 | 124 km SW from Shumen |
| Apr 2, 2015 05:27 (Sofia) |
M 4.0 | 130 km SSW from Shumen |
| Feb 5, 2024 23:50 (Sofia) |
M 4.0 | 146 km N from Shumen |
| May 1, 2020 14:01 (Sofia) |
M 4.5 | 202 km SW from Shumen |
| Jun 17, 2024 20:24 (Sofia) |
M 4.2 | 215 km SW from Shumen |
| Feb 22, 2018 01:42 (Sofia) |
M 4.4 | 217 km SW from Shumen |
| Jun 7, 2023 15:26 (Sofia) |
M 4.6 | 218 km SW from Shumen |
| Nov 26, 2017 21:01 (Sofia) |
M 4.5 | 223 km WSW from Shumen |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Shumen
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shumen.
When was the last earthquake in Shumen?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shumen on the night of April 2, 2025 at 01:29 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 289km north of Shumen at a depth of 34km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shumen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shumen?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Shumen on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north of Shumen at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shumen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shumen?
In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shumen. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
