M2.4 Depth: 2.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Kraishte, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 01:42:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 01:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Kraishte, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 2 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

2.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-08 01:42:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Blagoevgrad

City

Kraishte

County

Belitsa

Village

Kraishte

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

41.92000, 23.55000

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Depth profile

Shallow

2 km

2 km — shallower than the regional average (10.7 km)

Regional average: 10.7 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: 479 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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