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M4.2 Earthquake near Neftçala rayonu (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-05-21 01:47:26 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Neftçala rayonu (Azerbaijan) on May 21, 2026 at 01:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
669b663a9b6923c93fae1cb77a49178587cd6e27
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-21 01:47:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Azerbaijan
City
Neftçala rayonu
County
Neftçala rayonu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.47000, 49.66000
Temperature
17.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tskhouk-Karckar
    Distance: 316 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 3'139 m ·Last eruption: -3000 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan
  • Porak
    Distance: 341 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan
  • Vaiyots-Sar
    Distance: 358 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: -2000 ·Armenia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 408 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Damavand
    Distance: 447 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'670 m ·Last eruption: -5350 ·Iran
  • Ararat
    Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries

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