1986 Strazhitsa earthquake
| UTC time | 1986-12-07 14:17:09 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 478085 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 7 December 1986 |
| Local time | 16:17 EET |
| Magnitude | Mw 5.6 |
| Depth | 10.0 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 43°15′04″N 25°57′43″E / 43.251°N 25.962°E |
| Areas affected | Bulgaria |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Casualties | 3 dead, 60 injured |
The 1986 Strazhitsa earthquake affected northeastern Bulgaria on 7 December at 16:17 EET. The earthquake had an epicenter 6 km (3.7 mi) northwest of Strazhitsa in Veliko Tarnovo Province. It measured Mw 5.6 and occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.2 mi). The earthquake caused extensive damage in the Veliko Turnovo and Turgovishte area, killed 3 people, and injured 60. Shaking from the earthquake was also felt in parts of Romania, Turkey and Yugoslavia.