Magnitude
M2.2
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Blagoevgrad · Osenovo
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M2.2 Earthquake near Osenovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On August 17, 2026 at 00:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Osenovo, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 1 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
ID
cd57227a2001a3df509edded12406203c9c37d1b
Magnitude
M2.2
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 00:49:33 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.77000,
23.71000
Temperature
10.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 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.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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