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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Ribnovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 22:20:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 22:20 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Ribnovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-20 22:20:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Ribnovo
County
Garmen
Village
Ribnovo
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.72598, 23.77933
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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