Latest earthquakes near Targovishte today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Targovishte, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Targovishte? If an earthquake is happening right now near Targovishte (also known as Tărgoviște), it will show up within minutes.
Targovishte Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Targovishte in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Targovishte roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Targovishte in 2015. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Targovishte that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Targovishte in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Targovishte 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 | 119 | 95.2% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.8% |
| 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 Targovishte
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Targovishte occurred on Sep 26, 2019 13:59 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Targovishte, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Targovishte in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 275 kilometers (171 mi) south-southeast of Targovishte. It is the strongest earthquake near Targovishte 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 Targovishte 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 Targovishte.
Nearest earthquakes from Targovishte
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Targovishte. 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 Targovishte.
When was the last earthquake in Targovishte?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Targovishte on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 274km north of Targovishte at a depth of 82km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Targovishte in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Targovishte?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Targovishte on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 275km north of Targovishte at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Targovishte since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Targovishte?
In the past 10 years, 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Targovishte. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
