M2.1
Depth:
2.0 km
M2.1 Earthquake near Benkovski, Sofia (Bulgaria)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Benkovski, Sofia (Bulgaria) on September 3, 2026 at 11:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 2 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.
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Depth profile
Shallow
2 km
2 km — shallower than the regional average (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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