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.
Recent Shumen Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shumen. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shumen and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Shumen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 139 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 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shumen roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shumen in 2025. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shumen that year. The strongest had a 6.2 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 7 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 | 129 | 92.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.47% |
| 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 Shumen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shumen occurred on Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) south-southeast of Shumen, at a depth of 13 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shumen.
When was the last earthquake in Shumen?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Shumen on the afternoon of January 6, 2026 at 13:19 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-southeast of Shumen at a depth of 2km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. 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, 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shumen. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
