M2.9 Depth: 9.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Sheki District (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 09:08:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Sheki District (Azerbaijan) on August 14, 2026 at 09:08 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

9.6 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 09:08:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Sheki District

County

Sheki District

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.12590, 47.33120

Temperature

26.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

9.6 km

9.6 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

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