Sofia
Earthquakes in Sofia
Latest earthquakes in Sofia (Bulgaria), the strongest recorded, statistics and nearby places.
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
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Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Very high lightning
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Sofia
No significant events in the last few days.
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Sofia
Sofia has recorded 16 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1991. The strongest was M3.3 in 1996.
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16 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1991. The strongest was M3.3.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | near Pravets, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 18 km ESE of Ihtiman, Bulgaria | 5.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 9 km S of Pirdop, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.3 | 25 km SSE of Botevgrad, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 8 km SW of Dolna Banya, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.2 | 7 km NNW of Zlatitsa, Bulgaria | 5.0 km | |
| 3.1 | near Zlatitsa, Bulgaria | 5.0 km | |
| 3.1 | near Botevgrad, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | 6 km N of Etropole, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | near Zlatitsa, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.1 | near Pirdop, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 17 km SE of Ihtiman, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | near Pirdop, Bulgaria | 10.0 km | |
| 3.0 | 14 km E of Ihtiman, Bulgaria | 11.7 km | |
| 3.0 | 12 km ESE of Ihtiman, Bulgaria | 10.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 1996 | 1 | M3.3 |
| 1994 | 1 | M3.2 |
| 1993 | 7 | M3.3 |
| 1992 | 5 | M3.1 |
| 1991 | 2 | M3.3 |