Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Blagoevgrad · Strumani
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M2.4 Earthquake near Strumani, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On February 14, 2026 at 19:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Strumani, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 10 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
ID
082d6e7a36be80bc9bbff63cb1679e4ed0d8cdd6
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-14 19:46:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Strumani
County
Strumani
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.69314,
23.26330
Temperature
9.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.5 km)
Regional average: 13.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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