Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 4.7 km
- Source
- NOA
Blagoevgrad · Rakitna
Country overviewBulgaria · Blagoevgrad
M1.9 Earthquake near Rakitna, Blagoevgrad (Bulgaria)
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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.
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Details
ID
ffa68ed32d43e5e62d3f592d28a67d3b91d72e47
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
4.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 21:32:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Blagoevgrad
City
Rakitna
County
Simitli
Village
Rakitna
Source
noa
Coordinates
41.85333,
23.20770
Temperature
7.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
4.7 km
4.7 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
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