M3.0 Depth: 59.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near CASPIAN SEA, OFFSHORE AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2025-11-08 09:30:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 8, 2025 at 09:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near CASPIAN SEA, OFFSHORE AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 60 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

59.9 km

UTC time

2025-11-08 09:30:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.49060, 48.97380

Temperature

15.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

59.9 km

59.9 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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