M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Dolno Osenovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 04:50:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Dolno Osenovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) on January 24, 2026 at 04:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-24 04:50:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Blagoevgrad

City

Dolno Osenovo

County

Simitli

Village

Dolno Osenovo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.97000, 23.22000

Temperature

0.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 484 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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