M2.4 Depth: 16.2 km

M2.4 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-07-24 21:29:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2025 at 21:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near BULGARIA (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

16.2 km

UTC time

2025-07-24 21:29:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

City

Blagoevgrad

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.91000, 23.05000

Temperature

22.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.2 km

16.2 km — deeper 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

Methana

Distance: 478 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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