Latest earthquakes near Vratsa today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vratsa, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vratsa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vratsa (also known as Враца), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Vratsa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Vratsa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Vratsa and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 05:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Vratsa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vratsa in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vratsa in 2016. A total of 15 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vratsa that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vratsa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vratsa 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 | 68 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 5.56% |
| 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 Vratsa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vratsa occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) north of Vratsa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vratsa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1928 21:22, 154 kilometers (96 mi) north of Vratsa. It is the strongest earthquake near Vratsa 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 Vratsa 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 Vratsa.
Nearest earthquakes from Vratsa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vratsa. 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 Vratsa.
When was the last earthquake in Vratsa?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Vratsa on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 74km southwest of Vratsa at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vratsa in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vratsa?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Vratsa on the evening of April 18, 1928 at 21:22 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 154km south-east of Vratsa at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vratsa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vratsa?
In the past 10 years, 72 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vratsa. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 51 days.
