Latest earthquakes near Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sofia-Capital? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sofia-Capital (also known as Sofiya-Grad), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
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| 5 hours ago (Mar 30 15:41 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 187 km NNW from Sofia |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 30 01:34 Sofia) |
M 2.1 | 273 km NNW from Sofia |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:04 Sofia) |
M 3.3 | 256 km SW from Sofia |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 04:11 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 273 km SW from Sofia |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 15:59 Sofia) |
M 2.9 | 276 km SSE from Sofia |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 13:46 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 168 km SSW from Sofia |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 09:20 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 218 km WNW from Sofia |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 09:18 Sofia) |
M 2.6 | 220 km WNW from Sofia |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 06:11 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 151 km SSW from Sofia |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 00:57 Sofia) |
M 3.4 | 289 km S from Sofia |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 19:33 Sofia) |
M 2.6 | 152 km SSW from Sofia |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 09:39 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 276 km SSE from Sofia |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 14:33 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 243 km SE from Sofia |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 12:19 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 278 km WSW from Sofia |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 05:13 Sofia) |
M 2.9 | 162 km SSW from Sofia |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 22:19 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 274 km SSE from Sofia |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 22:17 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 275 km SSE from Sofia |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 08:50 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 275 km SSE from Sofia |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 04:14 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 165 km S from Sofia |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 20:14 Sofia) |
M 2.6 | 273 km SSE from Sofia |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 21:06 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 276 km WSW from Sofia |
| 18 days ago (Mar 12 17:06 Sofia) |
M 2.3 | 259 km SW from Sofia |
| 18 days ago (Mar 11 22:56 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 273 km SSE from Sofia |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 04:59 Sofia) |
M 3.3 | 112 km SE from Sofia |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 16:15 Sofia) |
M 2.1 | 277 km SSE from Sofia |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sofia-Capital
Sofia-Capital Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria 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 Sofia-Capital roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sofia-Capital in 2017. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sofia-Capital that year. The strongest had a 4.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sofia-Capital in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sofia-Capital 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 | 127 | 94.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.93% |
| 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-Capital
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sofia-Capital occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) north of Sofia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sofia-Capital in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1928 21:22, 146 kilometers (91 mi) north of Sofia. It is the strongest earthquake near Sofia-Capital 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 Sofia-Capital, 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-Capital.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Sofia) |
M 5.6 | 267 km N from Sofia |
| Jan 9, 2022 23:43 (Sofia) |
M 5.5 | 263 km SW from Sofia |
| Nov 3, 2024 19:03 (Sofia) |
M 5.2 | 286 km S from Sofia |
| Sep 11, 2016 16:10 (Sofia) |
M 5.1 | 169 km WSW from Sofia |
| Aug 11, 2018 18:38 (Sofia) |
M 5.1 | 293 km WSW from Sofia |
| Jan 4, 2018 12:46 (Sofia) |
M 5.1 | 283 km W from Sofia |
| Nov 11, 2020 05:54 (Sofia) |
M 5.0 | 237 km WSW from Sofia |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Sofia) |
M 5.0 | 271 km N from Sofia |
| Nov 11, 2020 16:25 (Sofia) |
M 4.9 | 248 km WSW from Sofia |
| Feb 7, 2023 12:53 (Sofia) |
M 4.9 | 281 km S from Sofia |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Sofia-Capital
Earthquakes by city in Sofia-Capital
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sofia-Capital.
When was the last earthquake in Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofia-Capital on the afternoon of March 30, 2025 at 15:41 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 187km north-northwest of Sofia at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofia-Capital on the evening of April 18, 1928 at 21:22 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 146km east-southeast of Sofia at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sofia-Capital since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria?
In the past 10 years, 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sofia-Capital. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
