M3.0 Depth: 66.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2025-09-22 20:11:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan) on September 22, 2025 at 20:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

66.6 km

UTC time

2025-09-22 20:11:27 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.02080, 48.32990

Temperature

13.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

66.6 km

66.6 km — deeper than the regional average (18 km)

Regional average: 18 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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