Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Petric
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M2.3 Earthquake near Petric (Bulgaria)
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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
ID
550b391b2ec54c050b5b290d79265d8f15a1ecb3
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-28 10:14:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Petric
Source
noa
Coordinates
42.56001,
24.01716
Temperature
11.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Bulgaria
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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