Latest earthquakes near Samokov, Sofia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Samokov, Sofia, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Samokov? If an earthquake is happening right now near Samokov, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 03:38 Sofia) |
M 2.1 | 228 km SSE from Samokov |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 01:30 Sofia) |
M 2.4 | 102 km SSW from Samokov |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 01:27 Sofia) |
M 2.3 | 101 km SSW from Samokov |
| 2 days ago (Mar 30 20:08 Sofia) |
M 3.1 | 231 km SSE from Samokov |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 19:52 Sofia) |
M 3.3 | 232 km SSE from Samokov |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 15:41 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 231 km NNW from Samokov |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 06:04 Sofia) |
M 3.3 | 239 km SW from Samokov |
| 6 days ago (Mar 27 04:11 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 263 km SW from Samokov |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 15:59 Sofia) |
M 2.9 | 233 km SSE from Samokov |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 09:25 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 296 km WSW from Samokov |
| 10 days ago (Mar 23 13:46 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 141 km SSW from Samokov |
| 12 days ago (Mar 21 09:20 Sofia) |
M 2.8 | 254 km WNW from Samokov |
| 12 days ago (Mar 21 09:18 Sofia) |
M 2.6 | 256 km WNW from Samokov |
| 12 days ago (Mar 21 06:11 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 125 km SW from Samokov |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 00:57 Sofia) |
M 3.4 | 251 km S from Samokov |
| 13 days ago (Mar 19 19:33 Sofia) |
M 2.6 | 126 km SW from Samokov |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 09:39 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 233 km SSE from Samokov |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 14:33 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 204 km ESE from Samokov |
| 17 days ago (Mar 16 12:19 Sofia) |
M 2.0 | 287 km W from Samokov |
| 17 days ago (Mar 16 05:13 Sofia) |
M 2.9 | 135 km SW from Samokov |
| 17 days ago (Mar 15 22:19 Sofia) |
M 2.5 | 231 km SSE from Samokov |
| 17 days ago (Mar 15 22:17 Sofia) |
M 2.7 | 231 km SSE from Samokov |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 18:26 Sofia) |
M 2.3 | 287 km SW from Samokov |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 16:09 Sofia) |
M 3.4 | 288 km SW from Samokov |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 15:44 Sofia) |
M 3.2 | 288 km SW from Samokov |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Samokov
Samokov Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samokov, Sofia 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 Samokov roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samokov in 2020. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samokov that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Samokov in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Samokov 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 | 143 | 94.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 5.3% |
| 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 Samokov
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samokov 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 Samokov 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 Samokov 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 Samokov, Sofia 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 Samokov.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2021 14:57 (Sofia) |
M 5.6 | 298 km SSW from Samokov |
| Jan 16, 2022 13:48 (Sofia) |
M 5.5 | 264 km SSE from Samokov |
| Jan 9, 2022 23:43 (Sofia) |
M 5.5 | 246 km SW from Samokov |
| Sep 27, 2020 01:50 (Sofia) |
M 5.4 | 270 km SSE from Samokov |
| Nov 3, 2024 19:03 (Sofia) |
M 5.2 | 247 km S from Samokov |
| Aug 11, 2018 18:38 (Sofia) |
M 5.1 | 297 km WSW from Samokov |
| Sep 11, 2016 16:10 (Sofia) |
M 5.1 | 174 km WSW from Samokov |
| Nov 11, 2020 05:54 (Sofia) |
M 5.0 | 239 km WSW from Samokov |
| 46 days ago (Feb 15 18:11 Sofia) |
M 4.9 | 228 km SSE from Samokov |
| Feb 7, 2023 12:53 (Sofia) |
M 4.9 | 240 km S from Samokov |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Samokov
Nearest earthquakes from Samokov
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Samokov, Sofia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2019 20:01 (Sofia) |
M 4.4 | 14 km S from Samokov |
| Apr 25, 2022 19:55 (Sofia) |
M 4.2 | 56 km SW from Samokov |
| Apr 25, 2022 19:31 (Sofia) |
M 4.0 | 62 km SW from Samokov |
| Nov 11, 2017 06:54 (Sofia) |
M 4.1 | 67 km NNW from Samokov |
| Aug 2, 2018 17:17 (Sofia) |
M 4.2 | 73 km S from Samokov |
| Nov 26, 2017 21:01 (Sofia) |
M 4.5 | 74 km NE from Samokov |
| May 22, 2016 11:58 (Sofia) |
M 4.3 | 79 km SSW from Samokov |
| Feb 28, 2016 13:17 (Sofia) |
M 4.4 | 107 km SSW from Samokov |
| Feb 22, 2018 01:42 (Sofia) |
M 4.4 | 112 km ESE from Samokov |
| Jun 7, 2023 15:26 (Sofia) |
M 4.6 | 111 km ESE from Samokov |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Samokov
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Samokov.
When was the last earthquake in Samokov, Sofia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Samokov on the night of March 31, 2025 at 03:38 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south-southeast of Samokov at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samokov, Sofia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Samokov, Sofia?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Samokov 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 Samokov since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Samokov, Sofia?
In the past 10 years, 151 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samokov. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
