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M1.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Burgas (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 11:09:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Burgas (Bulgaria) on January 12, 2026 at 11:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 11:09:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Burgas
City
Burgas
County
Burgas
Source
afad
Coordinates
42.57750, 27.51639
Temperature
1.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 km
7 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

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