M1.3 Depth: 6.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Greece Bulgaria Border Region (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-12-23 18:07:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 23, 2025 at 18:07 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Greece Bulgaria Border Region (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-23 18:07:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

City

Blagoevgrad

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.89545, 23.21137

Temperature

3.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)

Regional average: 12.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 476 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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