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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near 62 km ENE of Astara, Azerbaijan

UTC time: 2026-04-12 18:46:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near 62 km ENE of Astara, Azerbaijan on April 12, 2026 at 18:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-12 18:46:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
38.58760, 49.56910

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Vaiyots-Sar
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  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 435 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye

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