Magnitude
M1.2
- Depth
- 6.1 km
- Source
- AFAD
Haskovo · Brod
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M1.2 Earthquake near Brod, Haskovo (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On May 22, 2026 at 19:24 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Brod, Haskovo (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 6 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.
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Details
ID
495fcc29ad95ab4a065cbf3cb0965198cc344646
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 19:24:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Haskovo
City
Brod
County
Dimitrovgrad
Village
Brod
Source
afad
Coordinates
42.05722,
25.67000
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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