M1.5 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.5 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 10:58:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near BULGARIA (Bulgaria) on December 17, 2025 at 10:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.5

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-17 10:58:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.52560, 27.53830

Temperature

6.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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

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Kula

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