Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 14.5 km
- Source
- NOA
Blagoevgrad · Vaklinovo
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M2.4 Earthquake near Vaklinovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On February 17, 2026 at 14:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Vaklinovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 14 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.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
69e74c952a9ca64a4f3539a57419f104357486fb
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 14:04:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Vaklinovo
County
Satovca
Village
Vaklinovo
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.57867,
24.05548
Temperature
4.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — close to the regional average (13.5 km)
Regional average: 13.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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