Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes Azerbaijan in Talish Mountains

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake rattled the southern region of Azerbaijan, originating in the Talish Mountains.

The tremor, recorded at 07:43 local time, have occurred at a depth that significantly affected surrounding areas, Caliber.Az reports citing the Republican Seismic Survey Center.

Located at coordinates 38.92° N, 48.45° E, the epicenter of the earthquake prompted immediate assessments of potential impacts on nearby communities.