Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Gorsko Slivovo
Country overviewBulgaria
M4.0 Earthquake near Gorsko Slivovo (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On September 18, 2025 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Gorsko Slivovo (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
7263bb72f84d89fcbacefd1173e35e3c716d539a
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 19:09:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Gorsko Slivovo
Source
noa
Coordinates
43.25011,
25.10217
Temperature
15.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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
Bulgaria
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 11 Catalogue entries
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