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M2.3 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Izgrev, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 00:32:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 00:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Izgrev, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 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 Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 00:32:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Izgrev
County
Blagoevgrad
Village
Izgrev
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.98000, 23.12000
Temperature
17.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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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