M3.8 Depth: 8.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Çağan İkinci (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 14:55:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 10, 2026 at 14:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Çağan İkinci (Azerbaijan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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

M3.8

Depth

8.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-10 14:55:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Çağan İkinci

County

Şamaxı rayonu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.71180, 48.55300

Temperature

6.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8.4 km

8.4 km — shallower 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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