Latest earthquakes near Sofia, Sofia-Capital today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sofia, Sofia-Capital, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sofia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sofia (also known as Sofja), it will show up within minutes.
Sofia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sofia, Sofia-Capital in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sofia roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sofia in 2017. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sofia 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 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 | 132 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.71% |
| 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 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 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 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, Sofia-Capital 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Sofia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sofia, Sofia-Capital. 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 Sofia.
When was the last earthquake in Sofia, Sofia-Capital?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofia 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 10km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sofia, Sofia-Capital in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sofia, Sofia-Capital?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofia 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sofia, Sofia-Capital?
In the past 10 years, 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sofia. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
