Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Smolyan · Dobreva cheresha
Country overviewBulgaria · Smolyan
M2.5 Earthquake near Dobreva cheresha, Smolyan (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On October 24, 2026 at 04:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Dobreva cheresha, Smolyan (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
7ab27e475c20414f4db26a8935644970e1a55880
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-24 04:52:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Dobreva cheresha
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.51459,
24.83309
Temperature
5.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.4 km)
Regional average: 13.4 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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