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M1.8 Earthquake near Mogila, Ambol (Bulgaria)

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

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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

ID
df77a9adab67586ce6a385322ac758e7d77ef28d
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.5 km
Shallow
11.5 km
11.5 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries

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