Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 13 km depth7 Apr 02:13 UTC: First to report: GFZ after 18 minutes.7 Apr 02:24: Now using data updates from EMSCI didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeApr 7, 2026 01:55:13 UTC - Local time at epicenterTuesday, Apr 7, 2026, at 04:55 am (GMT +3)StatusconfirmedMagnitude4.2Depth13.1 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude40.9513°N / 51.98°ETurkmenistanAlso near: Kazakhstan 96 km (60 mi) awaySeismic antipode40.9513°S / 128.02°WQuality46 seismic stations (GFZ)Shaking intensityIV Light shaking near epicenterFelt0 reportsPrimary data sourceEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)Nearest volcanoLokbatan (190 km / 118 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeClear Sky 10.5°C (51 F), humidity: 79%, wind: 6 m/s (12 kts) from NWEstimated seismic energy released1.3 x 1011 joules (35 megawatt hours, equivalent to 30.1 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.2 | about seismic energy34 minutes agoApr 7, 2026 01:55 GMT / Apr 7, 2026 04:55 am (GMT +3)Lat / Lng: 40.9513 / 51.98: Caspian Sea, Offshr TurkmenistanSource: EMSCOther sources: RaspberryShake: 4.2 / 10 km, GFZ: 4.2 / 10 kmDetail info | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22884261',40.95130,51.98000,'34 minutes ago: Mag. 4.2, Caspian Sea, Offshr Turkmenistan',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrsNearby placesThe closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Garabogaz, a town with 6,900 inhabitants in Turkmenistan, in 82 km (51 mi) distance northeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced very weak shaking there. In the capital of Turkmenistan, Ashgabat, 643 km (400 mi) away from the epicenter, the earthquake could not be felt.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry82 km (51 mi)NE of epicenterGarabogaz(pop: 6,900)II: Very weakBalkan Turkmenistan124 km (77 mi)SW of epicenterNeft Daslari(pop: 916)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan132 km (82 mi)SE of epicenterTuerkmenbasy(pop: 91,700)II: Very weakBalkan Turkmenistan149 km (93 mi)W of epicenterPirallahi(pop: 13,400)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan157 km (97 mi)SW of epicenterZyrya(pop: 10,100)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan163 km (101 mi)W of epicenterMardakan(pop: 15,300)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan164 km (102 mi)W of epicenterBuzovna(pop: 24,800)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan169 km (105 mi)W of epicenterBiny Selo(pop: 24,600)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan172 km (107 mi)W of epicenterHovsan(pop: 36,300)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan173 km (107 mi)W of epicenterMastaga(pop: 40,100)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan174 km (108 mi)W of epicenterYeni Suraxani(pop: 16,100)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan178 km (111 mi)W of epicenterAmirdzhan(pop: 26,800)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan180 km (112 mi)W of epicenterZabrat(pop: 21,400)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan180 km (112 mi)W of epicenterBakixanov(pop: 66,700)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan180 km (112 mi)W of epicenterQaracuxur(pop: 73,000)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan180 km (112 mi)W of epicenterSabuncu(pop: 21,000)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan182 km (113 mi)W of epicenterBalakhani(pop: 10,900)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan187 km (116 mi)W of epicenterBaku(pop: 1,116,500)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan189 km (118 mi)W of epicenterBinagadi(pop: 14,000)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan192 km (119 mi)W of epicenterBilajari(pop: 42,200)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan196 km (122 mi)W of epicenterBadamdar(pop: 11,400)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan196 km (122 mi)W of epicenterKhirdalan(pop: 37,900)II: Very weakAbsheron RayonAzerbaijan196 km (122 mi)W of epicenterSaray(pop: 10,200)II: Very weakAbsheron RayonAzerbaijan198 km (123 mi)SE of epicenterCeleken(pop: 28,100)II: Very weakBalkan Turkmenistan199 km (124 mi)W of epicenterSumqayit(pop: 358,700)II: Very weakSumqayit CityAzerbaijan202 km (125 mi)W of epicenterLokbatan(pop: 30,700)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan207 km (129 mi)W of epicenterHaci Zeynalabdin(pop: 19,000)II: Very weakSumqayit CityAzerbaijan212 km (132 mi)W of epicenterSuraabad(pop: 1,950)II: Very weakKhizi RayonAzerbaijan213 km (132 mi)W of epicenterShongar(pop: 730)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan222 km (138 mi)W of epicenterKilyazi(pop: 3,280)II: Very weakKhizi RayonAzerbaijan230 km (143 mi)W of epicenterSanqacal(pop: 4,200)II: Very weakBaku CityAzerbaijan238 km (148 mi)SW of epicenterQobustan(pop: 13,400)I: Not feltBaku CityAzerbaijan258 km (161 mi)SE of epicenterBalkanabat(pop: 87,800)I: Not feltBalkan Turkmenistan291 km (181 mi)SW of epicenterNeftcala(pop: 18,700)I: Not feltNeftchala RayonAzerbaijan295 km (183 mi)SE of epicenterGumdag(pop: 24,300)I: Not feltBalkan Turkmenistan643 km (400 mi)SE of epicenterAshgabat(pop: 727,700): Not feltAshgabat TurkmenistanNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quakeThere are no user reports for this quake yet.If you felt it, be the first to report it!Get the Android appCompare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-04-7EpicenterAgency4.213 km8.1 mi01:55:13.71CASPIAN SEA, OFFSHR TURKMENISTANEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)4.210 km6.2 mi(*)01:55:14Caspian Sea7.8 km (4.9 mi) epicenter difference with EMSCRaspberryShake (RaspberryShake)4.21± 0.2310 km6.2 mi(*)01:55:14.14±0.26sCaspian Sea7.9 km (4.9 mi) epicenter difference with EMSCEpicenter uncertainty: ± 10.2 kmGFZ (German Research Centre for Geosciences)Notes:(*) A depth given as 10 km often means that the the depth of the quake could be not determined with sufficient accuracy.Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 2 km2 (1 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 2 km (1 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Apr 7, 2026 04:55 am (GMT +3)34 minutes ago4.213 km0 km - This quakeCaspian Sea, 132 km NW of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 7 weeks after a magnitude 4.4 earthquake had hit on Thursday, Feb 19, 2026, at 03:46 pm (GMT +3 local time) in 78 km (49 mi) distance to the northwest:Mag. 4.4 earthquake Caspian Sea - Offshr Turkmenistan - Feb 19, 2026 - The largest quake near the epicenter of this quake during the 10 years before was an event of magnitude 5.1. It had occurred 15 weeks earlier, on Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025, at 09:32 am (GMT +5 local time) in Caspian Sea, Turkmenistan:Mag. 5.1 earthquake Caspian Sea - Balkan, Turkmenistan - Dec 23, 2025 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.0. It had occurred 79 years ago earlier, on Monday, Nov 4, 1946, at 09:47 pm local time (Universal Time GMT +0) in Balkan, Turkmenistan:Mag. 7.0 earthquake 41 km northeast of Balkanabat - Balkan, Turkmenistan - Nov 4, 1946 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapFeb 19, 03:46 pm (GMT +3)4.435 km78 km (49 mi) to the NW Caspian Sea, Offshr TurkmenistanInfoDec 23, 2025 09:32 am (GMT +5)5.157 km37 km (23 mi) to the SWCaspian Sea, 223 km northwest of Ogurja Ada Island, Balkan, Turkmenistan 5 reportsInfoDec 11, 2025 05:31 am (GMT +5)4.337 km91 km (57 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 82 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, Turkmenistan 1 reportInfoNov 10, 2025 01:13 am (GMT +3)4.261 km17 km (10.4 mi) to the NW 142 km ENE of Pirallahı, AzerbaijanInfoSep 15, 2025 06:40 am (GMT +3)4.243 km10.8 km (6.7 mi) to the SECaspian Sea, 121 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoFeb 26, 2020 12:51 pm (GMT +5)4.668 km100 km (62 mi) to the NW 106 km NNE of Pirallah?, AzerbaijanInfoOct 9, 2019 08:06 am (GMT +5)4.610 km27 km (17 mi) to the SECaspian Sea, 107 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoJun 5, 2019 05:33 pm (GMT +5)4.610 km21 km (13 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 121 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoJan 11, 2017 07:28 pm (GMT +5)4.510 km42 km (26 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 102 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoNov 30, 2016 05:40 am (GMT +5)4.541 km21 km (13 mi) to the SWCaspian Sea, 126 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoDec 25, 2015 03:39 am (GMT +5)4.710 km83 km (52 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 73 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoMar 23, 2015 03:45 am (GMT +5)4.937 km73 km (46 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 80 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, Turkmenistan 2 reportsInfoJan 18, 2015 04:02 am (Ashgabat)4.610 km75 km (46 mi) to the ECaspian Sea, 77 km north of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, Turkmenistan 2 reportsInfoJun 7, 2014 11:05 am (GMT +5)5.215 km73 km (45 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 116 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, Turkmenistan 2 reportsInfoSep 2, 2011 10:14 pm (Ashgabat)4.750 km67 km (42 mi) to the SECaspian Sea, 67 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoJan 1, 2010 07:34 am (GMT +5)5.046 km25 km (16 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 117 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoMar 15, 2009 12:16 pm (GMT +5)4.660 km60 km (37 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 114 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoApr 16, 2008 03:39 pm (GMT +5)4.744 km34 km (21 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 104 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoNov 19, 2003 12:40 am (GMT +5)4.757 km90 km (56 mi) to the SWCaspian Sea, 89 km east of Svyatoi Island, Baku City, AzerbaijanInfoOct 14, 2003 02:48 am (Ashgabat)4.633 km60 km (37 mi) to the SECaspian Sea, 74 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoJun 25, 2003 09:31 am (Universal Time)4.638 km5.7 km (3.6 mi) to the SWCaspian Sea, 130 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoJul 1, 2001 09:11 pm (GMT +5)4.753 km59 km (37 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 115 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoJun 14, 2000 04:03 pm (Universal Time)4.952 km82 km (51 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 117 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoMar 8, 2000 06:45 am (GMT +5)4.750 km29 km (18 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 114 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoMay 7, 1997 09:16 pm (GMT +5)5.251 km74 km (46 mi) to the SWCaspian Sea, 118 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoNov 12, 1990 09:00 pm (GMT +5)5.154 km83 km (52 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 116 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoSep 17, 1989 02:39 pm (GMT +5)5.133 km82 km (51 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 114 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoSep 17, 1989 05:53 am (GMT +5)6.251 km85 km (53 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 105 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoSep 16, 1989 07:05 am (GMT +5)6.555 km78 km (48 mi) to the SWCaspian Sea, 126 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoJun 12, 1986 01:15 am (GMT +5)5.247 km83 km (52 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 112 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoMar 6, 1986 05:05 am (GMT +5)6.533 km74 km (46 mi) to the SWCaspian Sea, 125 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoAug 20, 1983 10:46 am (GMT +5)5.148 km29 km (18 mi) to the SWCaspian Sea, 127 km northwest of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoOct 1, 1979 12:36 pm (GMT +5)5.133 km97 km (61 mi) to the SCaspian Sea, 89 km west of Tuerkmenbasy, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoFeb 7, 1976 08:38 am (GMT +5)5.180 km99 km (62 mi) to the SWCaspian Sea, 67 km east of Svyatoi Island, Baku City, AzerbaijanInfoNov 4, 1946 09:47 pm (Universal Time)7.038 km258 km (161 mi) to the SE 41 km northeast of Balkanabat, Balkan, TurkmenistanInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]