Breaking News! 5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Azerbaijan's Coastal Region | Oneindia News

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A powerful 5.4 magnitude earthquake has struck the coastal region of Azerbaijan, sending tremors through the area. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the situation and aftermath. We bring you the full report.

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00:00 A magnitude 5.4 offshore earthquake rattled the Caspian Sea just east of Azerbaijan around
00:10 8.15 am on December 7.
00:13 The epicentre, situated approximately 44 km north-northeast of Surabad, experienced tremors
00:20 at a depth of 42 km.
00:23 The quake delivered weak to light shaking likely felt across eastern parts of Azerbaijan.
00:29 No reports of damage or casualties have surfaced but authorities are gearing up for comprehensive
00:35 assessments that might take several hours, especially in remote areas.
00:41 The aftershock dice is likely rolling, promising light tremors in the coming days.
00:46 Officials may temporarily halt transportation infrastructure to ensure safety.
00:51 Minor disruptions are possible, yet a quick resumption of services is expected if no damage
00:57 is uncovered.
00:58 Brace for potential utility outages, especially in the quake's epicentre vicinity.
01:04 Nestled in a seismically active zone, Azerbaijan is proactive in fortifying its seismic preparedness.
01:11 Reflecting on the seismic wake-up call that was the 2000th earthquake in Baku, Azerbaijan
01:18 swiftly upgraded its arsenal of seismic tools.
01:22 The nation now boasts cutting-edge equipment featuring mobile seismic stations, geophysics
01:28 stations, and GPS stations.
01:30 These advancements underline Azerbaijan's unwavering commitment to staying ahead and
01:36 ensuring the safety of its communities.
01:38 For more information on the latest developments in the region, please visit the UN Security Council website.
01:58 update.

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