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M1.2 Earthquake near Atolovo, Yambol (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-09-08 07:38:30 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 8, 2026 at 07:38 UTC, a magnitude M1.2 earthquake occurred near Atolovo, Yambol (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by AFAD.

Details

ID
a524cb27e6194954e14d77b40e0cb8230af9a35a
Magnitude
M1.2
Depth
7.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 07:38:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Yambol
City
Atolovo
County
Straldzha
Village
Atolovo
Source
afad
Coordinates
42.60611, 26.74556
Temperature
23.5°C

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 (14 km)
Regional average: 14 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 67 Catalogue entries

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