M1.1 Depth: 5.7 km

M1.1 Earthquake near Panchevo, Burgas (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 10:01:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.1 earthquake was recorded near Panchevo, Burgas (Bulgaria) on July 16, 2026 at 10:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.1

Depth

5.7 km

UTC time

2026-07-16 10:01:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Burgas

City

Panchevo

County

Sredets

Village

Panchevo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.31050, 27.15700

Temperature

32.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.7 km

5.7 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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