M4.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Quba rayonu (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 11:12:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Quba rayonu (Azerbaijan) on June 12, 2026 at 11:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-12 11:12:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Quba rayonu

County

Quba rayonu

Source

afad

Coordinates

41.16944, 48.26806

Temperature

16.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 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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