Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Blagoevgrad · Popovi Livadi
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M1.9 Earthquake near Popovi Livadi, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)
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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
ID
a4996bc5fee2d4455945ee18ed3724072c0925ce
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 00:49:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Popovi Livadi
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.55496,
23.66360
Temperature
17.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.5 km)
Regional average: 13.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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