M3.2 Depth: 26.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Imishli District (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 17:53:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Imishli District (Azerbaijan) on August 3, 2026 at 17:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

26.8 km

UTC time

2026-08-03 17:53:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Imishli District

County

Imishli District

Source

emsc

Coordinates

39.72070, 48.22460

Temperature

24.7°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

26.8 km

26.8 km — deeper 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

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