Magnitude
M2.4
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Celopec
Country overviewBulgaria
M2.4 Earthquake near Celopec (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On December 31, 2025 at 13:30 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Celopec (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by NOA.
Details
ID
b88eabb21e46884c20ca3d4f8d230eee50f451ed
Magnitude
M2.4
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 13:30:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Celopec
Source
noa
Coordinates
42.72679,
24.05345
Temperature
-1.6°C
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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