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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Klepalo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 05:02:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 05:02 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Klepalo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 10 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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 05:02:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Klepalo
County
Strumiani
Village
Klepalo
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.59537, 22.96751
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.3 km)
Regional average: 14.3 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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