Bulgaria

Bulgaria – Earthquakes

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Quakes this month
11
Latest UTC: 2026-09-18 12:09:05
Strongest
M4.0
Gorsko Slivovo
Country rank
#44
91 quakes in 2026 · out of 44 countries
Averages
M2.15 · 14 km
Avg this month: M1.91

Seismic profile

Analysis period20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 16:00 UTC
Minimum magnitude

What the data show

Bulgaria · M ≥ 4.5

After source reconciliation, the catalogue contains 0 event entries of M4.5 or above for this area and period, spread over 0 days.

Catalogue entries020 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026
Strongest recorded earthquake—
Depth · median—0 events with valid depth
Last 30 days0Previous 30 days: 0

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

No catalogue events for this selection. This does not mean that no earthquakes occurred.

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026

Earthquakes by month

M ≥ 4.5

Each bar counts events within the selected period. Hatched months are only partially included.

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MonthAnalysis periodCatalogue entries
September 2025 · Partial month20 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 20250
October 202501 Oct 2025 – 31 Oct 20250
November 202501 Nov 2025 – 30 Nov 20250
December 202501 Dec 2025 – 31 Dec 20250
January 202601 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 20260
February 202601 Feb 2026 – 28 Feb 20260
March 202601 Mar 2026 – 31 Mar 20260
April 202601 Apr 2026 – 30 Apr 20260
May 202601 May 2026 – 31 May 20260
June 202601 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 20260
July 202601 Jul 2026 – 31 Jul 20260
August 202601 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 20260
September 2026 · Partial month01 Sep 2026 – 20 Sep 20260

How strong were the earthquakes?

Catalogue entries · 0

M 4.5 – < 5.00
M 5.0 – < 6.00
M ≥ 6.00

At what depth did they occur?

0 events with valid depth

0 – < 30 km0
30 – < 70 km0
70 – < 300 km0
300 – 750 km0

0 events without valid depth are excluded here.

Depth · median

Half of the available values lie on either side of the median; ties are possible.

Current period in context

Last 30 days0
Previous 30 days0
Median of the eleven previous 30-day periods0

Same magnitude threshold, separate periods. Differences may also reflect changes in recording. No hazard level or forecast is inferred.

Where were earthquakes recorded?

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

The interactive map complements the event links on this page.

Marker size and colour indicate magnitude.

Strongest recorded earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 4.5

No catalogue events for this selection. This does not mean that no earthquakes occurred.

Data and methodology

Analysis period: 20 Sep 2025 16:00 – 20 Sep 2026 16:00 UTC

Data and methodology

Reports are first reconciled using existing event associations. Additional reports from different sources are consolidated only when every pair is within 5 seconds, 10 km and 0.5 magnitude units, source groups do not overlap and exactly one group matches. Ambiguous cases remain separate. The preferred report determines magnitude, time and area; period and magnitude filters are applied afterwards. The start is included and the end excluded (UTC).

0 additional source reports were consolidated during source reconciliation.

Area selection: stored country code. Events without country attribution and events outside this country are excluded, even if felt there.

These figures describe the stored catalogue. Recording, magnitude types and geographic attribution may vary by source and period; completeness has not been established.

Source reports used

The preferred report of each group is counted. Source priority follows the earthquake list. Different magnitude types and recording gaps limit comparability.

    The profile is recalculated hourly from the earthquake catalogue. Later source revisions may also change historical values.

    Data as of: 20 Sep 2026 · 16:33 UTC

    Overview – Bulgaria

    The latest recorded earthquake in Bulgaria was on 2026-09-18 at 12:09 UTC in Pazardzhik with magnitude M2.0.

    In the current month, 11 earthquakes were recorded in Bulgaria with an average magnitude of 1.91.

    Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Blagoevgrad (22), followed by Blagoevgrad (9).

    The strongest recorded earthquake in Bulgaria reached magnitude M4.0 on 2025-09-18.

    In 2026, 8% of events were M≥3 and 0% were M≥5.

    All-time events
    166
    Strongest
    M4.0
    Latest (UTC)
    2026-09-18 12:09:05 UTC

    Map – Bulgaria

    Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Bulgaria.

    Strongest – Bulgaria

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    M4.0 Gorsko Slivovo
    UTC: 2025-09-18 19:09:35 UTC · Depth: 10 km

    Recent earthquakes – Bulgaria

    Showing the latest 18 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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    M2.0 Depth: 5 km
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    Pazardzhik · Panagyurishte

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-18 12:09:05 UTC
    Coordinates 42.540, 24.120
    Source serbia_rsz

    Bulgaria

    M1.1 Depth: 10 km
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    Blagoevgrad · Petrich

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-15 23:32:42 UTC
    Coordinates 41.414, 23.191
    Source noa

    Greece Bulgaria Border Region

    M2.4 Depth: 10 km
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    Blagoevgrad · Nikudin

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-15 12:29:44 UTC
    Coordinates 41.550, 23.050
    Source noa

    Greece Bulgaria Border Region

    M1.6 Depth: 7 km
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    Burgas

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-11 10:31:49 UTC
    Coordinates 42.461, 27.373
    Source emsc

    BULGARIA

    M1.0 Depth: 7 km
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    Yambol · Kraynovo

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-11 06:09:51 UTC
    Coordinates 42.000, 26.879
    Source emsc

    BULGARIA

    M1.8 Depth: 5 km
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    Blagoevgrad · Gorna Ribnitsa

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-09 23:40:50 UTC
    Coordinates 41.637, 23.021
    Source noa

    Greece Bulgaria Border Region

    M1.2 Depth: 7 km
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    Yambol · Atolovo

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-08 07:38:30 UTC
    Coordinates 42.606, 26.746
    Source afad

    Straldzha, Yanbolu (Bulgaristan) - [66.42 km] Kofçaz (Kırklareli)

    M1.7 Depth: 10 km
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    Blagoevgrad · General Todorov

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-05 10:55:04 UTC
    Coordinates 41.452, 23.285
    Source noa

    Greece Bulgaria Border Region

    M2.1 Depth: 2 km
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    Sofia · Benkovski

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-03 11:32:49 UTC
    Coordinates 42.640, 24.000
    Source serbia_rsz

    Bulgaria

    M2.6 Depth: 8 km
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    Blagoevgrad · Ribnovo

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-03 05:46:54 UTC
    Coordinates 41.746, 23.740
    Source emsc

    BULGARIA

    M1.7 Depth: 10 km
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    Blagoevgrad · Klepalo

    Time (UTC) 2026-09-01 05:02:17 UTC
    Coordinates 41.595, 22.968
    Source noa

    NW Balkan Region

    M1.6 Depth: 23 km
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    Smolyan · Studenets

    Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 21:38:08 UTC
    Coordinates 41.808, 24.675
    Source noa

    Greece Bulgaria Border Region

    M1.8 Depth: 10 km
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    Smolyan · Chavdar

    Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 10:05:20 UTC
    Coordinates 41.581, 24.220
    Source noa

    Greece Bulgaria Border Region

    M2.2 Depth: 1 km
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    Pazardzhik · Belovo

    Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 10:05:15 UTC
    Coordinates 42.110, 23.890
    Source serbia_rsz

    Bulgaria

    M2.1 Depth: 14 km
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    Pazardzhik · Kostandovo

    Time (UTC) 2026-08-30 10:05:11 UTC
    Coordinates 42.090, 24.070
    Source emsc

    BULGARIA

    M1.9 Depth: 5 km
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    Haskovo · Momino

    Time (UTC) 2026-08-28 10:31:42 UTC
    Coordinates 41.824, 25.738
    Source noa

    Greece Bulgaria Border Region

    M2.7 Depth: 10 km
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    Blagoevgrad · Kulata

    Time (UTC) 2026-08-27 08:03:15 UTC
    Coordinates 41.369, 23.344
    Source noa

    Greece Bulgaria Border Region

    M1.5 Depth: 7 km
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    Shumen

    Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 07:10:13 UTC
    Coordinates 43.239, 26.967
    Source emsc

    BULGARIA

    Top regions – Bulgaria

    Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

    1. Blagoevgrad
      Events: 22
    2. Blagoevgrad
      Events: 22
    3. Burgas
      Events: 18
    4. Pazardzhik
      Events: 5
    5. Smolyan
      Events: 5

    FAQ – Bulgaria

    What is the latest recorded earthquake in Bulgaria?
    The newest entry in our database for Bulgaria is dated 2026-09-18 12:09:05 UTC.
    What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Bulgaria?
    The strongest recorded event in our database for Bulgaria reached magnitude M4.0.
    How many earthquakes are recorded for Bulgaria?
    QuakeMap24 currently contains 166 recorded earthquakes for Bulgaria (all-time, based on our database).
    What are typical average magnitude and depth in Bulgaria?
    Across all recorded events in Bulgaria, the average magnitude is M2.15 and the average depth is 14 km.
    Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
    Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
    How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
    Use the country history page for Bulgaria to explore earthquake activity with filters.
    How often is this page updated?
    The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

    Regions · Bulgaria

    Significant historical earthquakes – Bulgaria

    with casualties or damage

    1. 1928 Chirpan M6.8 127 deaths
    2. 1901 Balchik M7.2 4 deaths tsunami
    3. 1901 Balchik, Kavarna, Blatnitsa, Limanu M6.4 4 deaths
    4. 1986 Veliko Turnovo-Turgovishte M5.6 3 deaths 5 M USD
    5. 1904 Struma M7.8
    6. 1904 Struma M7.5
    7. 1928 Popovitsa M7.0
    8. 1913 Tirnovo M6.8

    Country history – Bulgaria

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