M1.2 Depth: 7.4 km

M1.2 Earthquake near Knazevo, Haskovo (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 00:07:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.2 earthquake was recorded near Knazevo, Haskovo (Bulgaria) on January 11, 2026 at 00:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.2

Depth

7.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 00:07:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Haskovo

City

Knazevo

County

Topolovgrad

Village

Knazevo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.12250, 26.51220

Temperature

3.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.4 km

7.4 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

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