M1.5
Depth:
6.9 km
M1.5 Earthquake near Shumen (Bulgaria)
About this earthquake
On August 24, 2026 at 07:10 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Shumen (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Shallow
6.9 km
6.9 km — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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