M1.6 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.6 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 11:04:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 11:04 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near BULGARIA (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

7.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-15 11:04:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

City

Burgas

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.07530, 27.46610

Temperature

6.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.1 km

7.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

Kula

Distance: 399 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

592

Country (24h)