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.
Samokov Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 168 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 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Samokov roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samokov in 2014. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samokov 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 Samokov in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 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 | 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 Samokov
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samokov 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 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-east of Samokov. It is the strongest earthquake near Samokov 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 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.
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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Samokov on the night of May 18, 2024 at 04:38 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south-southeast of Samokov at a depth of 10km under water in the Aegean Sea. 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, 168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samokov. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
