Latest earthquakes near Varna today

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List of latest earthquakes near Varna.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 16, 2025 06:59
(Sofia)
M 3.6 286 km NNW
from Varna
Feb 14, 2025 06:53
(Sofia)
M 3.5 280 km NNW
from Varna
Feb 14, 2025 01:00
(Sofia)
M 3.4 292 km NNW
from Varna
Feb 13, 2025 22:44
(Sofia)
M 4.3 286 km NNW
from Varna
Feb 10, 2025 18:31
(Sofia)
M 3.8 284 km NNW
from Varna
Feb 9, 2025 19:18
(Sofia)
M 3.4 293 km S
from Varna
Feb 8, 2025 01:49
(Sofia)
M 2.9 299 km NNW
from Varna
Feb 7, 2025 15:24
(Sofia)
M 2.2 294 km S
from Varna
Jan 31, 2025 09:17
(Sofia)
M 2.8 291 km SE
from Varna
Jan 28, 2025 16:13
(Sofia)
M 3.2 290 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 23, 2025 06:42
(Sofia)
M 2.1 256 km N
from Varna
Jan 22, 2025 18:57
(Sofia)
M 2.6 252 km N
from Varna
Jan 22, 2025 15:37
(Sofia)
M 3.7 258 km N
from Varna
Jan 21, 2025 00:02
(Sofia)
M 3.4 151 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 18, 2025 16:36
(Sofia)
M 3.9 279 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 17, 2025 05:54
(Sofia)
M 3.2 291 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 16, 2025 22:07
(Sofia)
M 3.0 295 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 14, 2025 15:35
(Sofia)
M 2.4 298 km SSE
from Varna
Jan 13, 2025 19:08
(Sofia)
M 3.3 279 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 12, 2025 01:49
(Sofia)
M 2.9 290 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 11, 2025 05:46
(Sofia)
M 2.0 271 km S
from Varna
Jan 11, 2025 05:27
(Sofia)
M 2.0 270 km S
from Varna
Jan 11, 2025 00:47
(Sofia)
M 3.4 286 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 10, 2025 21:01
(Sofia)
M 3.2 275 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 10, 2025 20:59
(Sofia)
M 2.4 270 km S
from Varna

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Varna

Varna Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
12 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Feb 16, 2025 06:59

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Varna with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Varna (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 115 94.26%
Mag. 5 7 5.74%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.7
On Sep 26, 2019 13:59.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.5
On Mar 4, 1977 21:21.

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 125 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Varna.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 26, 2019 13:59
(Sofia)
M 5.7 258 km S
from Varna
Sep 24, 2016 02:11
(Sofia)
M 5.6 298 km NNW
from Varna
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Sofia)
M 5.6 299 km NNW
from Varna
Oct 28, 2018 03:38
(Sofia)
M 5.5 297 km NNW
from Varna
Sep 16, 2024 17:40
(Sofia)
M 5.2 292 km NNW
from Varna
Nov 3, 2022 06:50
(Sofia)
M 5.1 279 km NNW
from Varna
Oct 15, 2016 11:18
(Sofia)
M 5.1 255 km ESE
from Varna
Jan 11, 2020 15:37
(Sofia)
M 4.9 256 km S
from Varna
Sep 24, 2019 11:00
(Sofia)
M 4.9 263 km S
from Varna
Oct 11, 2024 10:16
(Sofia)
M 4.8 292 km ESE
from Varna

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Varna.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 4, 2022 13:59
(Sofia)
M 4.6 32 km WSW
from Varna
Feb 5, 2024 23:50
(Sofia)
M 4.0 169 km NNW
from Varna
Jan 4, 2017 00:02
(Sofia)
M 4.2 170 km W
from Varna
Apr 2, 2015 05:27
(Sofia)
M 4.0 173 km SW
from Varna
Dec 15, 2015 03:13
(Sofia)
M 4.3 176 km SE
from Varna
Apr 18, 2016 09:46
(Sofia)
M 4.3 183 km WSW
from Varna
Dec 4, 2019 11:43
(Sofia)
M 4.4 228 km ENE
from Varna
Jul 12, 2024 20:39
(Sofia)
M 4.1 241 km NNE
from Varna
Feb 6, 2023 03:26
(Sofia)
M 4.6 253 km NNW
from Varna
Oct 15, 2016 11:18
(Sofia)
M 5.1 255 km ESE
from Varna

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Varna

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Varna.

When was the last earthquake in Varna?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Varna on the morning of February 16, 2025 at 06:59 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 286km north-northwest of Varna at a depth of 130km 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.