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M2.1 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Breze, Smolyan (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-05-30 01:44:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Breze, Smolyan (Bulgaria) on May 30, 2026 at 01:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 01:44:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Smolyan
City
Breze
County
Devin
Village
Breze
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
41.71000, 24.54000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 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

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