M1.8 Depth: 11.5 km

M1.8 Earthquake near Mogila, Ambol (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-04-29 22:57:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near Mogila, Ambol (Bulgaria) on April 29, 2026 at 22:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M1.8

Depth

11.5 km

UTC time

2026-04-29 22:57:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

State

Ambol

City

Mogila

County

Tundza

Village

Mogila

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.51990, 26.57410

Temperature

10.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.5 km

11.5 km — close to 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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