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M2.7 Depth: 12.6 km

M2.7 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 20:57:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 20:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near BULGARIA (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
12.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 20:57:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
City
Plovdiv
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.25000, 24.92000
Temperature
9.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12.6 km
Shallow
12.6 km
12.6 km — close to 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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