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M1.8 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.8 Earthquake near BULGARIA

UTC time: 2026-05-18 10:17:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near BULGARIA on May 18, 2026 at 10:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 10:17:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.41030, 27.38810
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Kula
    Distance: 437 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 750 m ·Turkiye

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