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M3.0 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CASPIAN SEA, OFFSHORE AZERBAIJAN

UTC time: 2026-04-08 09:21:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near CASPIAN SEA, OFFSHORE AZERBAIJAN on April 8, 2026 at 09:21 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 09:21:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
38.71320, 49.46150
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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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    Distance: 421 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Ararat
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