M1.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Simitli, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 02:19:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 02:19 UTC, a magnitude M1.4 earthquake occurred near Simitli, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). 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 event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude

M1.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-12 02:19:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Blagoevgrad

City

Simitli

County

Simitli

Source

noa

Coordinates

41.87910, 23.27458

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)

Regional average: 12.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 474 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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