Latest earthquakes near Stara Zagora today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Stara Zagora? If an earthquake is happening right now near Stara Zagora (also known as Eski Zağra), it will show up within minutes.
Stara Zagora Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Stara Zagora in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Stara Zagora in 2014. A total of 33 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Stara Zagora 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 | 112 | 95.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.85% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Stara Zagora
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Stara Zagora occurred on May 24, 2014 12:25 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) south of Stara Zagora, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Stara Zagora in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 1912 03:29, 226 kilometers (140 mi) south of Stara Zagora. It is the strongest earthquake near Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora 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 Stara Zagora.
Nearest earthquakes from Stara Zagora
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Stara Zagora. 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 Stara Zagora.
When was the last earthquake in Stara Zagora?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Stara Zagora on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 224km west of Stara Zagora at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Stara Zagora in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Stara Zagora?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Stara Zagora on the night of August 9, 1912 at 03:29 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south-east of Stara Zagora at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Stara Zagora since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Stara Zagora?
In the past 10 years, 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Stara Zagora. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
