Latest earthquakes near Sliven today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sliven, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sliven? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sliven, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 01:27 Sofia) |
M 2.3 | 299 km WSW from Sliven |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 23:13 Sofia) |
M 3.9 | 298 km N from Sliven |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 02:07 Sofia) |
M 2.4 | 267 km SSE from Sliven |
| 6 days ago (Mar 27 06:24 Sofia) |
M 2.2 | 284 km S from Sliven |
| 8 days ago (Mar 25 01:26 Sofia) |
M 2.9 | 264 km SSE from Sliven |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 05:35 Sofia) |
M 2.4 | 259 km SSE from Sliven |
| 11 days ago (Mar 22 15:41 Sofia) |
M 2.2 | 245 km S from Sliven |
| 15 days ago (Mar 17 23:53 Sofia) |
M 2.1 | 286 km SSE from Sliven |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 14:33 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 163 km SSW from Sliven |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 05:28 Sofia) |
M 2.6 | 280 km SSE from Sliven |
| 18 days ago (Mar 14 23:05 Sofia) |
M 2.1 | 290 km SSE from Sliven |
| 20 days ago (Mar 13 18:29 Sofia) |
M 2.1 | 275 km SSE from Sliven |
| 22 days ago (Mar 11 02:26 Sofia) |
M 3.1 | 287 km SSE from Sliven |
| 23 days ago (Mar 10 04:59 Sofia) |
M 3.3 | 194 km WSW from Sliven |
| 25 days ago (Mar 8 06:16 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 293 km SSW from Sliven |
| 26 days ago (Mar 7 11:52 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 243 km SSE from Sliven |
| 26 days ago (Mar 7 11:24 Sofia) |
M 2.4 | 141 km SW from Sliven |
| 27 days ago (Mar 6 13:04 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 92 km ESE from Sliven |
| 27 days ago (Mar 6 02:41 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 274 km SSE from Sliven |
| 27 days ago (Mar 5 22:47 Sofia) |
M 2.1 | 285 km SSE from Sliven |
| 32 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 291 km N from Sliven |
| 32 days ago (Feb 28 19:08 Sofia) |
M 2.4 | 293 km SSE from Sliven |
| 34 days ago (Feb 27 13:27 Sofia) |
M 3.0 | 264 km SSE from Sliven |
| 37 days ago (Feb 24 12:21 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 251 km SSE from Sliven |
| 40 days ago (Feb 21 16:39 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 159 km WSW from Sliven |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sliven
Sliven Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sliven in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sliven in 2019. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sliven that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sliven in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sliven 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 | 57 | 98.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.72% |
| 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 Sliven
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sliven occurred on Sep 26, 2019 13:59 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-east of Sliven, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sliven in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 1912 03:29, 227 kilometers (141 mi) south-east of Sliven. It is the strongest earthquake near Sliven 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 Sliven 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 Sliven.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2019 13:59 (Sofia) |
M 5.7 | 249 km SE from Sliven |
| Sep 24, 2019 11:00 (Sofia) |
M 4.9 | 253 km SE from Sliven |
| Jan 11, 2020 15:37 (Sofia) |
M 4.9 | 251 km SE from Sliven |
| Jul 24, 2015 05:39 (Sofia) |
M 4.8 | 267 km S from Sliven |
| Jun 7, 2023 15:26 (Sofia) |
M 4.6 | 142 km WSW from Sliven |
| Apr 4, 2022 13:59 (Sofia) |
M 4.6 | 110 km ENE from Sliven |
| Feb 6, 2023 03:26 (Sofia) |
M 4.6 | 297 km N from Sliven |
| Sep 26, 2019 23:02 (Sofia) |
M 4.5 | 255 km SE from Sliven |
| May 1, 2020 14:01 (Sofia) |
M 4.5 | 128 km WSW from Sliven |
| Nov 26, 2017 21:01 (Sofia) |
M 4.5 | 167 km W from Sliven |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Sliven
Nearest earthquakes from Sliven
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sliven. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2016 09:46 (Sofia) |
M 4.3 | 43 km SW from Sliven |
| Apr 2, 2015 05:27 (Sofia) |
M 4.0 | 55 km S from Sliven |
| Jan 4, 2017 00:02 (Sofia) |
M 4.2 | 66 km NW from Sliven |
| Apr 4, 2022 13:59 (Sofia) |
M 4.6 | 110 km ENE from Sliven |
| May 1, 2020 14:01 (Sofia) |
M 4.5 | 128 km WSW from Sliven |
| Jun 17, 2024 20:24 (Sofia) |
M 4.2 | 138 km WSW from Sliven |
| Feb 22, 2018 01:42 (Sofia) |
M 4.4 | 140 km WSW from Sliven |
| Jun 7, 2023 15:26 (Sofia) |
M 4.6 | 142 km WSW from Sliven |
| Feb 23, 2018 01:15 (Sofia) |
M 4.0 | 150 km SW from Sliven |
| Nov 26, 2017 21:01 (Sofia) |
M 4.5 | 167 km W from Sliven |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sliven
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sliven.
When was the last earthquake in Sliven?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sliven on the night of March 31, 2025 at 01:27 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 299km west-southwest of Sliven at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sliven in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sliven?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sliven on the night of August 9, 1912 at 03:29 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 227km south-southeast of Sliven at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sliven since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sliven?
In the past 10 years, 58 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sliven. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 63 days.
