Bulgaria's Roads Intact after 5.9 Magnitude Quake
No damages have been observed in the Southeastern Bulgarian roads as a result of the earthquake that jolted the region early on Tuesday.
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7 Seismic Spots in Bulgaria Can Cause Earthquakes beyond 6.5
A total of seven seismic locations in Bulgaria have the potential to cause earthquakes with a magnitude of 6.5 or greater, according to scientists.
Home Country's Quake Size Estimate is Most Accurate - Bulgarian Researcher
Experts at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) have said that the discrepancies in the figures cited by different media outlets about the quake that jolted parts of the country early on Tuesday are normal.
Over 60 Aftershocks Jolt Bulgaria after Major Earthquake
Bulgaria's territory has seen over 60 weak aftershocks after the 5.8-5.9-magnitude it experienced early Tuesday morning, according to the Geophysics Institute of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
Turkey Says Bulgarian Earthquake Had 6.4 Magnitude
Experts from Turkey's Istanbul-based Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute have stated that the earthquake that shook Bulgaria early on Tuesday had a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale.
Buildings in Bulgaria Can Withstand Stronger Quakes - Regional Devt Ministry
The earthquake that jolted parts of Bulgaria in the small hours of Tuesday was lighter than the buildings in Sofia and the rest of the country could sustain, according to a statement of the Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works.
Pernik School, Church Most Damaged from W Bulgaria Quake
The "Saint Yoan Rilski" church and the "Marie Curie" high school in the city of Pernik have sustained the most serious damage from the strong earthquake that hit western Bulgaria overnight.
Crows Attack Humans after Bulgarian Earthquake in Hitchcock-Style Scenario
Ravens reportedly started attacked people in Bulgaria's capital Sofia on Tuesday, with local media suggesting the birds' unusual behavior may have something to do with the relatively strong earthquake that shook the city earlier that day.
Heart Attack Victim Only Casualty of Quake in Bulgaria
The only victim so far of the strong earthquake that hit Bulgaria overnight is a 59-year-old woman from the western city of Kuystendil.
Quake-Jolted Bulgaria to Experience Aftershocks for Months - Expert
The 5.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Bulgaria's capital early on Tuesday will be dying down over a long period of time, probably two or three months, according to Irena Alexandrova, seismologist at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).
Earthquake Knocks Down Dozens of Chimneys in Bulgaria's Sofia
At least 63 fallen chimneys have been registered by Sofia authorities in the aftermath of the earthquake that rattled the Bulgarian capital early on Tuesday.
Bulgarian Police: Quake Situation Is Under Control
The crisis headquarters all over the country are on full alert in the aftermath of the strong earthquake that hit western Bulgaria overnight, according to Deputy Prime Minister, and Interior Minister, Tsvetan Tsvetanov.
Post-Earthquake Damage Assessment underway in Bulgaria's Sofia, Pernik
Authorities keep assessing the damages caused by the 5.8-magnitude earthquake that jolted Bulgaria's capital in the small hours of Tuesday.
Sofia Mayor Assuages Quake Fears
The Mayor of Bulgaria's capital Sofia, Yordanka Fandakova, announced Tuesday morning that there is no reason to declare an emergency situation in the aftermath of the strong earthquake that hit western Bulgaria overnight.
Pernik Declares Quake Emergency, Dam Wall Safe
Bulgaria's city of Pernik has declared emergency situation in the aftermath of the strong earthquake that hit western Bulgaria overnight.
Post-Earthquake Infrastructure Inspections underway in Southwestern Bulgaria
Government officials, fire safety experts and engineers are conducting inspections in southwestern Bulgaria for damages caused by the 5.
Quake-Jolted Bulgaria Rattled by over 15 Aftershocks in 1 h
More than 15 strong aftershocks have jolted Bulgaria in the first hour after the strong earthquake that hit the country at 2:58 am on Tuesday.
Strong Aftershock Rattles Bulgaria's Sofia at 4:30 am
A strong aftershock has jolted the Bulgarian capital Sofia at 4:31 am on Tuesday, about 1.5 hours after the strong earthquake in Western Bulgaria.
Bulgaria's Neighbors Serbia, Macedonia Feel Strong Earthquake
The strong earthquake that rattled Bulgaria at about 3 am on Tuesday has also been felt in Serbia and Macedonia, local media report.
No Casualties in Bulgaria in Massive Earthquake
No casualties or injuries have been registered in Bulgaria as a result of the strong earthquake that jolted the country at 2:58 am on Tuesday, the Civil Protection Service reported.
Strong Earthquake Rattles Bulgaria, Sofia
An earthquake with a 5.8 magnitude on the Richter scale has rattled Bulgaria and the capital Sofia.
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