Latest earthquakes near Varna today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Varna, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Varna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Varna, it will show up within minutes.
Varna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Varna 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 Varna roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Varna in 2015. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Varna 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 Varna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Varna 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 | 116 | 95.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 4.92% |
| 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 Varna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Varna occurred on Sep 26, 2019 13:59 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) south of Varna, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Varna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Mar 4, 1977 21:21, 299 kilometers (186 mi) south of Varna. It is the strongest earthquake near Varna 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 Varna 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 Varna.
Nearest earthquakes from Varna
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Varna. 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 Varna.
When was the last earthquake in Varna?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Varna on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 19:07 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 237km north of Varna at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Varna in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Varna?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Varna on the evening of March 4, 1977 at 21:21 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 299km north-northwest of Varna at a depth of 94km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Varna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Varna?
In the past 10 years, 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Varna. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
