M3.6 Depth: 16.6 km

M3.6 Earthquake near AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan)

UTC time: 2025-06-02 03:51:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 2, 2025 at 03:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near AZERBAIJAN (Azerbaijan). With a focal depth of about 17 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

16.6 km

UTC time

2025-06-02 03:51:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Azerbaijan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

38.71670, 48.58460

Temperature

22.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16.6 km

16.6 km — close to 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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