5.6-magnitude quake hits Azerbaijan

An earthquake occurred in the Caspian Sea on December 7.

On December 7, at 08:16 (GMT+4), a 5.6-magnitude earthquake was recorded in the Caspian Sea, Azernews reports citing Earthquake Research Bureau of the Republican Seismic Survey Center.

The epicenter was located at a depth of 68 km. The earthquake was felt in Baku and a number of cities.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations did not receive information about any damage or casualties as a result of the earthquake.