M4.9 Depth: 41.7 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Qəbələ rayonu (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 11:13:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 11:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Qəbələ rayonu (Azerbaijan). With a focal depth of about 42 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

41.7 km

UTC time

2026-06-12 11:13:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Qəbələ rayonu

County

Qəbələ rayonu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.85270, 47.79550

Temperature

15.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

41.7 km

41.7 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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