Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 3.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Blagoevgrad · Izgrev
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M2.3 Earthquake near Izgrev, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)
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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
ID
ab2f185a30bc3b0372713750a06f6966e01056e5
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 00:32:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Izgrev
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.98000,
23.12000
Temperature
17.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
3 km
3 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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