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.
Sliven Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 78 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 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sliven in 2014. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sliven that year. The strongest had a 6.9 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 7 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 | 75 | 96.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.28% |
| 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 May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-southwest of Sliven, at a depth of 6 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-southwest of Sliven. It is the strongest earthquake near Sliven 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sliven.
When was the last earthquake in Sliven?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sliven on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west of Sliven at a depth of 2km 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, 78 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sliven. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 47 days.
