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M1.7 Depth: 7.1 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Burgas (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 10:32:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 10:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Burgas (Bulgaria). 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
M1.7
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-22 10:32:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Burgas
City
Burgas
County
Burgas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.48580, 27.45250
Temperature
6.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.1 km
Shallow
7.1 km
7.1 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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