M4.2 earthquake near Neftçala, Neftçala

What happened

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 65 km SE of Neftçala, Azerbaijan on 15 Aug 2024, 04:22 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Neftçala, about 66 km away in Neftçala, Azerbaijan.