M1.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M1.3 Earthquake near Karnobat, Burgas (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 11:14:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 11:14 UTC, a magnitude M1.3 earthquake occurred near Karnobat, Burgas (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M1.3

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-30 11:14:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Burgas

City

Karnobat

County

Karnobat

Source

afad

Coordinates

42.64444, 27.00778

Temperature

6.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (12.5 km)

Regional average: 12.5 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

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