M1.6 Depth: 7.3 km

M1.6 Earthquake near Debelt, Burgas (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 09:11:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near Debelt, Burgas (Bulgaria) on June 16, 2026 at 09:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.6

Depth

7.3 km

UTC time

2026-06-16 09:11:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Burgas

City

Debelt

County

Sredets

Village

Debelt

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.39000, 27.23580

Temperature

25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7.3 km

7.3 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

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