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This earthquake was much stronger than yesterday's earthquake and the reason is that the depth is greater.

Sofia is located about 270 km from the epicenter.

What was felt in the capital was mostly a swing.

An earthquake of such magnitude can be compared to the one in Pernik.

This was stated by seismologist Prof. Petya Trifonova - deputy director of the National Institute of Geophysics, Geodesy and Geography from BAS to BNT.

"The data of our system showed a magnitude of 5.8 on the Richter scale. The difference in definitions between different centers is quite normal because different magnitude scales are used. The system that registers earthquakes in Bucharest will give the most accurate value," she added.

A strong earthquake shook Romania, we also felt it in Bulgaria

"For the Balkans, this is a typical seismological situation. What we have been seeing since yesterday is the activation of a seismic zone in Turkey. Earthquakes are expected there, but there is no need to worry," reassured the seismologist.

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