Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- ISC
Sliven · Gorno Aleksandrovo
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M3.4 Earthquake near Gorno Aleksandrovo, Sliven (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On January 21, 2026 at 18:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Gorno Aleksandrovo, Sliven (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
b44eb11b92d172a969cfbc910ae0bf6a49f712a0
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 18:41:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Sliven
City
Gorno Aleksandrovo
County
Sliven
Village
Gorno Aleksandrovo
Source
isc
Coordinates
42.68000,
26.62000
Temperature
0.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — close to 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 ≥ 3.0 · 11 Catalogue entries
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