M2.6
Depth:
4.0 km
M2.6 Earthquake near Samokov, Sofia (Bulgaria)
About this earthquake
On May 15, 2026 at 16:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Samokov, Sofia (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 4 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.
The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.
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Depth profile
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (11.6 km)
Regional average: 11.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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