Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 45.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Blagoevgrad · Bansko
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M2.2 Earthquake near Bansko, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On July 21, 2026 at 18:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Bansko, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 45 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.
The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
54ade46ad76fef8f79fa28df01015119046c473d
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 18:33:44 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.83000,
23.67000
Temperature
18.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
45 km
45 km — deeper 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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