M2.0 Depth: 17.5 km

M2.0 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-06-18 05:09:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near BULGARIA (Bulgaria) on June 18, 2025 at 05:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

17.5 km

UTC time

2025-06-18 05:09:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

City

Blagoevgrad

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.94000, 23.21000

Temperature

24.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.5 km

17.5 km — deeper 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: 481 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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