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M2.4 Depth: 51.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Kresna, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 11:02:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.4 earthquake was recorded near Kresna, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria) on July 24, 2026 at 11:02 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 11:02:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Kresna
County
Kresna
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.77000, 23.30000
Temperature
16.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 km — deeper than the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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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