Strong Earthquake Shakes Northern Bulgaria, Epicenter in Romania

Society | April 25, 2009, Saturday // 20:45
Bulgaria: Strong Earthquake Shakes Northern Bulgaria, Epicenter in Romania The Geophysics Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences confirmed a 5.3 -point on the Richter scale earthquake in northern Bulgaria Saturday evening. Photo by BGNES

A  powerful earthquake has been felt in northern Bulgaria Saturday evening in the areas of the cities of Dobrich, Pleven, Varna.

Residents of many other cities and towns report feeling the shocks.

The Geophysics Institute at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences confirmed the earthquake.

The magnitude of the earthquake measured 5.3 on the Richter scale.

Expect further details.

 

 

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