Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 30.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
AZERBAIJAN
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M3.0 Earthquake near AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan)
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About this earthquake
On July 27, 2025 at 17:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan). With a focal depth of about 31 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
5db27bcb3695c0745dcdeb4b35fbd87c8ea638af
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.7 km
UTC time
2025-07-27 17:35:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.67590,
47.21890
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.7 km
30.7 km — deeper than the regional average (17.8 km)
Regional average: 17.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Gabala International Airport45.2 kmStraight-line distance
Azerbaijan · GBB · UBBQ
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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