Latest earthquakes near Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo today
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Veliko Tŭrnovo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Veliko Tŭrnovo in 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Veliko Tŭrnovo that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Veliko Tŭrnovo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 | 89 | 95.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.3% |
| 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 Tŭrnovo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 Tŭrnovo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 1912 03:29, 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-west of Veliko Tŭrnovo. It is the strongest earthquake near Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo 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 Tŭrnovo.
Nearest earthquakes from Veliko Tŭrnovo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo. 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 Veliko Tŭrnovo.
When was the last earthquake in Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Veliko Tŭrnovo on the night of February 22, 2025 at 05:45 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 293km north-northeast of Veliko Tŭrnovo at a depth of 106km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Veliko Tŭrnovo on the night of August 9, 1912 at 03:29 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-southeast of Veliko Tŭrnovo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Veliko Tŭrnovo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo?
In the past 10 years, 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veliko Tŭrnovo. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
