The quake was magnitude 7 in the epicenter and up to magnitude 6.5 in residential areas nearby, the ANAS Republican Seismological Service Center told APA.
The quake occurred at a depth of 13 km.
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10:03AM
Baku – APA. A powerful earthquake has rocked Azerbaijan early this morning.
The quake was noticed in the districts of Ujar, Aghdash, Shamakhy, Zagatala, Balaken, Sheki, Gabala, Ismayilli, Tovuz, Salyan, Sabirabad, and in the cities of Shirvan and Mingachevir.
The ANAS Republican Seismological Service Center confirmed the fact to APA.
Note that, tremors were felt at the same time in Georgia. The epicenter is yet to be determined.
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