M1.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Dolno Osenovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 15:22:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 15:22 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Dolno Osenovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude

M1.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-11 15:22:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Blagoevgrad

City

Dolno Osenovo

County

Simitli

Village

Dolno Osenovo

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.92447, 23.23909

Temperature

29.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 479 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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