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M1.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M1.7 Earthquake near Gorna Ribnitsa, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 00:47:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 00:47 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Gorna Ribnitsa, 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 data is provided by NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 00:47:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Gorna Ribnitsa
County
Strumiani
Village
Gorna Ribnitsa
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.63148, 23.05846
Temperature
18.4°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 — shallower than the regional average (14.7 km)
Regional average: 14.7 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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