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.
Sofia-Capital Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 139 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 26 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 | 131 | 94.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.76% |
| 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 124 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.
Earthquakes by city in Sofia-Capital
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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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofia-Capital on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 12:54 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south of Sofia at a depth of 14km under water in the Aegean Sea. 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, 139 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 26 days.
