Latest earthquakes near Smolyan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Smolyan, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Smolyan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Smolyan, it will show up within minutes.
Smolyan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Smolyan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Smolyan roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Smolyan in 2014. A total of 45 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Smolyan 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 Smolyan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Smolyan 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 | 232 | 92.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Smolyan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Smolyan occurred on May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) south-southeast of Smolyan, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Smolyan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 18, 1953 21:06, 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Smolyan. It is the strongest earthquake near Smolyan 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 Smolyan 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 Smolyan.
Nearest earthquakes from Smolyan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Smolyan. 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 Smolyan.
When was the last earthquake in Smolyan?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Smolyan on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 200km northwest of Smolyan at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Smolyan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Smolyan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Smolyan on the evening of March 18, 1953 at 21:06 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 292km east-southeast of Smolyan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Smolyan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Smolyan?
In the past 10 years, 252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Smolyan. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
