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.
Sofia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 168 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 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sofia roughly every 21 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 7 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 | 159 | 94.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.6% |
| 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 May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-east of Samokov, at a depth of 6 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-east 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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sofia on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 22:36 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 71km south-southeast of Samokov at a depth of 5km under land. 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, 168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sofia. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
