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M2.4 Earthquake near Sofitsi, Kardzhali (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 12:20:19 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Sofitsi, Kardzhali (Bulgaria) on July 1, 2026 at 12:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 139 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

ID
22c92b1c4cd08287fe8b4812bf3c3bcbe2c2a3fc
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
139.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-01 12:20:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Kardzhali
City
Sofitsi
County
Dzhebel
Village
Sofitsi
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.54017, 25.36519
Temperature
31.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 139.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 139.1 km
Intermediate
139.1 km
139.1 km — deeper than the regional average (13.5 km)
Regional average: 13.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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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