Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.6 earthquake 63 km SSE of Sovetabad, Azerbaijan
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck 63 km SSE of Sovetabad, Azerbaijan at Apr 8, 2026, 09:05 UTC, at a depth of 21 km. The epicentre was 66 km (41 mi) E of Lankaran.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.6 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Apr 8, 2026, 09:05 UTC |
| Depth | 21.0 km |
| Coordinates | 38.848, 49.606 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 61 km SSE of Sovetabad, Azerbaijan | 2 km / 1 mi | depth 39 km | |
| 4.3 | 65 km E of Astara, Azerbaijan | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 62 km E of Lankaran, Azerbaijan | 20 km / 12 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.