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M2.4 Depth: 2.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Etropole, Sofijska (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 12:33:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 5, 2026 at 12:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Etropole, Sofijska (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
2.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-05 12:33:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Sofijska
City
Etropole
County
Etropole
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.77570, 24.06470
Temperature
3.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 2.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 2.6 km
Shallow
2.6 km
2.6 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)
Regional average: 12.5 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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