Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 8.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Şamaxı rayonu
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M3.0 Earthquake near Şamaxı rayonu (Azerbaijan)
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About this earthquake
On February 27, 2026 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Şamaxı rayonu (Azerbaijan). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
ef57ba0d2fb9e6572916f8f150a45f941936c112
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-27 20:36:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Şamaxı rayonu
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
40.57140,
48.50640
Temperature
2.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
8 km
8 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 43 Catalogue entries
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