M3.0 Depth: 30.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Lankaran District (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 12:00:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 12:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Lankaran District (Azerbaijan). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

30.1 km

UTC time

2026-08-10 12:00:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

City

Lankaran District

County

Lankaran District

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.88560, 48.56440

Temperature

31.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30.1 km

30.1 km — deeper than the regional average (17.6 km)

Regional average: 17.6 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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