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Mountain terrain in Bulgaria used to illustrate the regional earthquake archive
Regional seismic archive

Bulgaria earthquake list

A preserved index of earthquakes recorded in Bulgaria and nearby Balkan regions. This is a historical reference, not a live warning feed.

Archive guide

How to read this list

The source page gathered agency records for events in Bulgaria and earthquakes in neighboring areas that may have been felt within the country. Agency estimates can differ because networks use different stations and processing methods.

The compact table below preserves a representative set of the most recent records shown in the source archive. Event pages retain additional context where available.

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Selected records

Archived Bulgaria-region events

These values reproduce historical listings and may reflect preliminary estimates. The archive is not continuously updated.

Selected entries from 2018–2019, newest first
SourceLocationUTC date and timeMDepthEvent report
EMSCRepublic of North Macedonia15 Jul 2019, 13:503.02 kmDetails
EMSCBulgaria9 Jun 2019, 02:263.12 kmDetails
EMSCWestern Turkey6 Jun 2019, 03:453.216 kmDetails
EMSCBulgaria15 May 2019, 06:153.015 kmDetails
EMSCBulgaria30 Apr 2019, 18:223.710 kmDetails
EMSCBulgaria20 Apr 2019, 11:213.5134 kmDetails
EMSCBlack Sea15 Mar 2019, 16:463.112 kmDetails
EMSCGreece27 Feb 2019, 16:414.010 kmDetails
EMSCBulgaria6 Feb 2019, 07:592.920 kmDetails
EMSCBulgaria6 Feb 2019, 05:153.12 kmDetails
EMSCSerbia7 Jan 2019, 03:232.93 kmDetails
GEOFON / USGS / EMSCGreece–Bulgaria border region2 Aug 2018, 14:174.0–4.12–10 kmDetails
USGS / GEOFON / EMSCAsenovgrad area, Bulgaria21 Feb 2018, 23:414.3–4.88–14 kmDetails
GEOFON / EMSCNorthwestern Balkan region5 Feb 2018, 09:134.55 kmDetails
USGS / GEOFON / EMSCGreece near the Bulgaria border2 Jan 2018, 04:244.7–5.12–10 kmDetails
Multiple records at the same time can describe one event using different network solutions. They should not automatically be counted as separate earthquakes.
Historical context

Notable archive entries

Related pages provide broader context for earthquakes affecting Bulgaria and the surrounding region.

Rocky Balkan landscape representing regional fault systems
Bulgaria • 22 May 2012

Sofia and Pernik earthquake archive

A dedicated historical event page documents the strong earthquake near Sofia and Pernik.

Open the event page →
Mountain ridges beneath clouds in southeastern Europe
Balkan region • 2 January 2018

Cross-border sequence near Greece

Several agencies reported differing magnitude and depth solutions for the same regional event.

Review the archive →
Lake and mountain landscape illustrating regional seismic geography
Bulgaria • 21 February 2018

Asenovgrad-area earthquake

Historical network values ranged from magnitude 4.3 to 4.8, illustrating normal agency variation.

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How we work

Using historical seismic data responsibly

  1. Keep agency attribution. Each value is associated with the network named in the original archive.
  2. Group matching origin times. Similar records may be alternate solutions for one event rather than separate earthquakes.
  3. Preserve uncertainty. Magnitude, location and depth can be revised as more seismic stations are analyzed.
  4. Separate archives from alerts. For current hazards, readers should consult official national and local authorities.
Common questions

Bulgaria archive FAQ

Is this a live earthquake list?

No. It is a preserved historical archive. Use current bulletins from official seismic and emergency agencies for recent events.

Why are neighboring countries included?

Earthquakes in Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey and the Black Sea can sometimes be felt in Bulgaria, depending on magnitude, depth and distance.

Why do agencies report different magnitudes?

Networks use different station coverage, methods and data windows. Early estimates commonly change as additional signals are processed.

What does depth mean?

Depth is the estimated distance below the surface to the earthquake origin. It is one factor influencing how shaking is distributed.

Does a larger magnitude always mean more local damage?

No. Damage also depends on distance, depth, local geology, construction, duration and vulnerability. Magnitude alone does not establish impact.

Where can I find broader daily records?

The complete daily earthquake list category contains established archive indexes covering more regions and magnitude ranges.

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