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M1.8 Depth: 15.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Dolna Ribnica, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 14:37:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 14:37 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Dolna Ribnica, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 15 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
M1.8
Depth
15.5 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 14:37:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Dolna Ribnica
County
Petric
Village
Dolna Ribnica
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.45187, 23.08914
Temperature
5.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15.5 km
Shallow
15.5 km
15.5 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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