Back to map
M2.2 Depth: 45.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Bansko, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 18:33:44 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
45.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 18:33:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Bansko
County
Bansko
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.83000, 23.67000
Temperature
18.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45 km
Shallow
45 km
45 km — deeper than the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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: 469 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

Historic earthquake map · Bulgaria

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Bulgaria

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share