M3.5 Depth: 48.7 km

M3.5 Earthquake near CASPIAN SEA, OFFSHORE AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2025-10-05 01:36:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near CASPIAN SEA, OFFSHORE AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan) on October 5, 2025 at 01:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

48.7 km

UTC time

2025-10-05 01:36:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.48930, 48.95070

Temperature

20.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

48.7 km

48.7 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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