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M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Panagyurishte, Pazardzhik (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 11:04:30 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (10.7 km)
Regional average: 10.7 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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