M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Nohurlar (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 16:56:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Nohurlar (Azerbaijan) on August 14, 2026 at 16:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 16:56:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Nohurlar

County

Shabran District

Village

Nohurlar

Source

usgs

Coordinates

41.12790, 48.77870

Temperature

19.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (17.6 km)

Regional average: 17.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

3 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.2

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Eurasia ↔ Arabia · about 605 km away

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