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M1.9 Depth: 4.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Rakitna, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 21:32:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 21:32 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Rakitna, Blagoevgrad (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 NOA and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 21:32:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Bulgaria
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Rakitna
County
Simitli
Village
Rakitna
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.85333, 23.20770
Temperature
7.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.7 km
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 km — shallower than the regional average (10.7 km)
Regional average: 10.7 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

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