Latest earthquakes near Sofia, Bulgaria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sofia, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sofia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sofia (also known as Sofiya), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sofia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sofia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sofia and elsewhere.
Nov 3, 2024 07:03PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the Aegean Sea near Thessaloníki (Greece).
Sofia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sofia, Bulgaria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sofia roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sofia in 2014. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sofia 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 Sofia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sofia 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 | 146 | 94.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.19% |
| 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 Sofia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sofia occurred on Mar 12, 2021 14:57 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-southwest of Samokov, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sofia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 9, 1905 00:06, 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-southwest of Samokov. It is the strongest earthquake near Sofia 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 Sofia, Bulgaria 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 Sofia.
Earthquakes by city in Sofia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Use this regional Sofia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Botevgrad.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sofia.
When was the last earthquake in Sofia, Bulgaria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofia on the morning of November 19, 2024 at 06:57 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south of Samokov at a depth of 10km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sofia, Bulgaria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sofia, Bulgaria?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofia on the night of November 9, 1905 at 00:06 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-southeast of Samokov at a depth of 15km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sofia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sofia, Bulgaria?
In the past 10 years, 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sofia. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
