M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 14:48:00 UTC Local time: —

M3.6 earthquake near Blagoevgrad on Nov 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.6 Earthquake near BULGARIA (Bulgaria) · 2025-11-17 14:48:00 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near BULGARIA (Bulgaria) on November 17, 2025 at 14:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-17 14:48:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bulgaria

City

Blagoevgrad

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.91000, 22.97000

Temperature

10.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower 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: 478 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 380 m ·Last eruption: -258 ·Greece

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