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M2.1 Depth: 13.5 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kostandovo, Pazardzhik (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-08-30 10:05:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Kostandovo, Pazardzhik (Bulgaria) on August 30, 2026 at 10:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 10:05:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Pazardzhik
City
Kostandovo
County
Rakitovo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.09000, 24.07000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.5 km
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 km — close to the regional average (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 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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