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M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Koilovci, Pleven (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 12:53:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 12:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Koilovci, Pleven (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 12:53:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Pleven
City
Koilovci
County
Pleven
Village
Koilovci
Source
noa
Coordinates
43.50552, 24.73038
Temperature
3.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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