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M2.4 Depth: 14.5 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Vaklinovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 14:04:01 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
14.5 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 14:04:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Vaklinovo
County
Satovca
Village
Vaklinovo
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.57867, 24.05548
Temperature
4.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.5 km
Shallow
14.5 km
14.5 km — close to 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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