Latest earthquakes near Yambol today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yambol, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yambol? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yambol, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yambol Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yambol. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yambol and elsewhere.
Aug 10, 2025 07:53PM
On Sunday Evening a DAMAGING M6.1 Earthquake struck near Balıkesir in Türkiye.
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Yambol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yambol in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yambol in 2025. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yambol that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yambol in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yambol 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 | 77 | 93.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.22% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yambol
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yambol occurred on Apr 23, 2025 12:49 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) south-east of Yambol, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yambol in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Mar 18, 1953 21:06, 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-east of Yambol. It is the strongest earthquake near Yambol in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yambol 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 Yambol.
Nearest earthquakes from Yambol
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yambol. 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 Yambol.
When was the last earthquake in Yambol?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Yambol on the night of April 19, 2026 at 04:51 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 213km south-east of Yambol at a depth of 6km under water in the Sea Of Marchmara. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yambol in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yambol?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yambol on the evening of March 18, 1953 at 21:06 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-southeast of Yambol at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yambol since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yambol?
In the past 10 years, 82 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yambol. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 45 days.
