M1.7 Depth: 12.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 11:04:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 11:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near BULGARIA (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 12 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.7

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 11:04:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

City

Burgas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.45310, 27.33330

Temperature

9.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — close to 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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Kula

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