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M1.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Popovi Livadi, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 00:49:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 00:49 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Popovi Livadi, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 00:49:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Popovi Livadi
County
Gotse Delchev
Village
Popovi Livadi
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.55496, 23.66360
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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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