Latest earthquakes near Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Veliko Tarnovo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Veliko Tarnovo (also known as Veliko Tŭrnovo), it will show up within minutes.
Veliko Tarnovo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Veliko Tarnovo in 2014. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Veliko Tarnovo that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Veliko Tarnovo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Veliko Tarnovo 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 | 99 | 97.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.94% |
| 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 Veliko Tarnovo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Veliko Tarnovo occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-west of Veliko Tŭrnovo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Veliko Tarnovo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 31, 1986 00:28, 280 kilometers (174 mi) north-west of Veliko Tŭrnovo. It is the strongest earthquake near Veliko Tarnovo 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 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria 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 Veliko Tarnovo.
Earthquakes by city in Veliko Tarnovo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria.
Use this regional Veliko Tarnovo earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Gorna Oryahovitsa and Svishtov.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Veliko Tarnovo.
When was the last earthquake in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Veliko Tarnovo on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 22:36 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 208km southwest of Veliko Tŭrnovo at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Veliko Tarnovo on the night of August 31, 1986 at 00:28 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north of Veliko Tŭrnovo at a depth of 132km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Veliko Tarnovo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria?
In the past 10 years, 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veliko Tarnovo. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
