Latest earthquakes near Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo today
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Veliko Tŭrnovo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 103 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 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Veliko Tŭrnovo in 2014. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 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 | 100 | 97.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.91% |
| 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 31, 1986 00:28, 280 kilometers (174 mi) north-west of Veliko Tŭrnovo. It is the strongest earthquake near Veliko Tŭrnovo 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 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Veliko Tŭrnovo on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 227km west of Veliko Tŭrnovo at a depth of 35km 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 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 Tŭrnovo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Veliko Tŭrnovo, Veliko Tarnovo?
In the past 10 years, 103 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veliko Tŭrnovo. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
