Baku: Azerbaijan announced that a 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck the northern Gabala district. The seismic event occurred at 3.13 pm local time (1113GMT) at a depth of 42 kilometers (26 miles), as reported by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Emergency Situations.

According to Anadolu Agency, the ministry detailed that the earthquake was recorded 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) southwest of the Gabala seismic station. Tremors were felt at the epicenter and in nearby settlements, with an intensity ranging between 3 and 5.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations has not yet received reports of any damage or injuries resulting from the earthquake.