Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Sofia · Etropole
Country overviewBulgaria · Sofia
M2.1 Earthquake near Etropole, Sofia (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On July 23, 2026 at 11:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Etropole, Sofia (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks. Bulgaria: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.5 km)
Regional average: 13.5 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
Bulgaria
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
613
Country (24h)
Bulgaria
3