M3.4 Depth: 16.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 15:52:21 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near Blagoevgrad on Jan 2, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria) · 2026-01-02 15:52:21 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 15:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near BULGARIA (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

16.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 15:52:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

City

Blagoevgrad

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.98000, 23.13000

Temperature

0.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.4 km

16.4 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Methana

Distance: 485 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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