M3.3 Depth: 9.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2025-12-09 18:18:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan) on December 9, 2025 at 18:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

9.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-09 18:18:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.49800, 48.60780

Temperature

5.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.1 km

9.1 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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