M2.4 Depth: 12.6 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Lisicak, Smolan (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 12:15:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Lisicak, Smolan (Bulgaria) on January 23, 2026 at 12:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

12.6 km

UTC time

2026-01-23 12:15:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Smolan

City

Lisicak

County

Banite

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.61000, 25.05000

Temperature

2.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

12.6 km

12.6 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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