Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 13.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Ağsu rayonu
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M3.8 Earthquake near Ağsu rayonu (Azerbaijan)
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About this earthquake
On February 28, 2026 at 02:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Ağsu rayonu (Azerbaijan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
c06f34a2042bbca7d499b220e91aff91e4f78a30
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 02:34:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Ağsu rayonu
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.54800,
48.55250
Temperature
3.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — shallower than the regional average (17.8 km)
Regional average: 17.8 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
Felt reports
1felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Feb 28, 2026, 2:47 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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