M3.6 Depth: 5.7 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Kalbajar District (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 19:11:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Kalbajar District (Azerbaijan) on August 10, 2026 at 19:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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

M3.6

Depth

5.7 km

UTC time

2026-08-10 19:11:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Kalbajar District

County

Kalbajar District

Source

afad

Coordinates

40.20300, 46.12683

Temperature

13.0°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5.7 km

5.7 km — shallower than the regional average (17.6 km)

Regional average: 17.6 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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