Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 13.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Pazardzhik · Kostandovo
Country overviewBulgaria · Pazardzhik
M2.1 Earthquake near Kostandovo, Pazardzhik (Bulgaria)
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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
ID
8a51360596d8b077db7684577709062da57c360f
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
13.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 10:05:11 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.09000,
24.07000
Temperature
25.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.5 km
13.5 km — close to the regional average (13.5 km)
Regional average: 13.5 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
Bulgaria
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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