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M2.3 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Petric (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-11-28 10:14:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Petric (Bulgaria) on November 28, 2025 at 10:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 10:14:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
City
Petric
Source
noa
Coordinates
42.56001, 24.01716
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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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