Magnitude
M1.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- NOA
Smolyan · Chavdar
Country overviewBulgaria · Smolyan
M1.8 Earthquake near Chavdar, Smolyan (Bulgaria)
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About this earthquake
On August 30, 2026 at 10:05 UTC, a magnitude M1.8 earthquake occurred near Chavdar, Smolyan (Bulgaria). With a focal depth of about 10 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
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.5 km)
Regional average: 13.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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