Earthquake in Southwestern Bulgaria Registered at Magnitude 3.2

An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.2 on the Richter scale was registered this evening in the region of Southwestern Bulgaria, according to the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (NIGGG-BAS) [Source].

Details of the Earthquake

The tremor occurred at 21:43 Bulgarian time. The epicenter was located approximately 9 km west-northwest of Razlog and about 87 km south-southeast of Sofia [Source]. The earthquake’s depth was 18 km [Source].

No Reports of Damage or Injuries

As of this report, there is no information regarding injuries or material damage. The weak tremor was felt by residents in the surrounding settlements [Source].

About the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography (NIGGG-BAS)

The National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography (NIGGG-BAS) conducts research in geophysics, geodesy, and geography, providing scientific, monitoring, and expert information to the state and public [Source]. The institute operates a national seismic network, continuously monitoring seismic activity in Bulgaria and the Balkan region [Source]. It maintains a catalogue of earthquakes in Bulgaria and surrounding areas dating back to 1981 [Source].

Editor: Maria Barabashka

Source: BGNES