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M2.6 Depth: 1.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near BULGARIA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 16:54:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near BULGARIA on May 15, 2026 at 16:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
1.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 16:54:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.16920, 23.65920
Temperature
7.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1.6 km
Shallow
1.6 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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