M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Ablanitsa, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 21:32:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 21:32 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Ablanitsa, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by NOA.

Details

Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-23 21:32:42 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Ablanitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.52439, 23.93461
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (12.8 km)
Regional average: 12.8 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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