M4.9 Depth: 58.3 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Qəbələ rayonu (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 11:13:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 11:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Qəbələ rayonu (Azerbaijan). With a focal depth of about 58 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

58.3 km

UTC time

2026-06-12 11:13:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Qəbələ rayonu

County

Qəbələ rayonu

Source

usgs

Coordinates

40.91090, 47.76050

Temperature

15.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58.3 km

58.3 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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