Magnitude
M2.1
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- SERBIA_RSZ
Sofia · Bratushkovo
Country overviewBulgaria · Sofia
M2.1 Earthquake near Bratushkovo, Sofia (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On October 13, 2026 at 04:36 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Bratushkovo, Sofia (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 5 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 data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
f80660e141bd09c524b89323321ff1e21ff6f888
Magnitude
M2.1
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-13 04:36:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Bratushkovo
Source
serbia_rsz
Coordinates
42.82000,
22.97000
Temperature
6.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (13.6 km)
Regional average: 13.6 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Sofia Airport39.0 kmStraight-line distance
Bulgaria · SOF · LBSF
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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