M2.5 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-10-15 13:58:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 13:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near BULGARIA (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-15 13:58:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

City

Blagoevgrad

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.91000, 22.95000

Temperature

12.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 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

Methana

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

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