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M1.2 Depth: 6.1 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Brod, Haskovo (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 19:24:49 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
6.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 19:24:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Haskovo
City
Brod
County
Dimitrovgrad
Village
Brod
Source
afad
Coordinates
42.05722, 25.67000
Temperature
17.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.1 km
Shallow
6.1 km
6.1 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

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