Magnitude
M1.6
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Burgas · Burgas
Country overviewBulgaria · Burgas
M1.6 Earthquake near Burgas (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On September 11, 2026 at 10:31 UTC, a magnitude M1.6 earthquake occurred near Burgas (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 7 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.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (14 km)
Regional average: 14 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Burgas Airport16.8 kmStraight-line distance
Bulgaria · BOJ · LBBG
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-20
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Bulgaria
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 67 Catalogue entries
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