Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Pazardzhik · Panagyurishte
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M2.1 Earthquake near Panagyurishte, Pazardzhik (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Panagyurishte, Pazardzhik (Bulgaria) on May 5, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
b4721425bf7610f4a657a3c173aea71759c1d707
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 11:04:30 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
42.53000,
24.15000
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 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
Bulgaria
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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