Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Sliven · Nova Zagora
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M3.0 Earthquake near Nova Zagora, Sliven (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Nova Zagora, Sliven (Bulgaria) on October 1, 2026 at 04:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.
Details
ID
19254f74d23dfef8c52b8049ddb76c3542d81cbe
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-01 04:24:24 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
42.51000,
25.98000
Temperature
11.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.8 km)
Regional average: 13.8 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 11 Catalogue entries
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