Magnitude 3.5 earthquake recorded in Caspian Sea

An earthquake was recorded in the Caspian Sea, 13 kilometres southeast of the Astara station, Caliber.Az reports citing the Republican Seismic Survey Centre of Azerbaijan.

The tremor, registered at 05:36 local time, had a magnitude of 3.5. The epicentre was located at a depth of 45 kilometres.

The RSSC, which operates a network of over 30 seismic stations across Azerbaijan, confirmed the quake's parameters in real-time, emphasizing its offshore location minimized risks to populated areas.

Astara, a border town with a population of around 35,000, lies at the Azerbaijan-Iran frontier, where the Caspian coastline meets the Talysh Mountains.