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Bulgaria · Pazardzhik

M2.0 Earthquake near Panagyurishte, Pazardzhik (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-09-18 12:09:05 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
Source
SERBIA_RSZ

Pazardzhik · Panagyurishte

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About this earthquake

On September 18, 2026 at 12:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Panagyurishte, Pazardzhik (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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.

Details

ID
93c037a0db48751967cd2c32e0d891f5baf34cfa
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-18 12:09:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Pazardzhik
City
Panagyurishte
County
Panagiurishte
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
42.54000, 24.12000
Temperature
26.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (14 km)
Regional average: 14 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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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 67 Catalogue entries

Of 66 other entries for this area and period, 61 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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