M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Batak (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-11-26 23:52:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 26, 2025 at 23:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Batak (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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-26 23:52:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

City

Batak

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.84148, 24.17540

Temperature

6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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: 475 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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