BAKU: An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 shook the southern Caucasus nation of Azerbaijan early Thursday. The epicenter of the quake, reported to be the Caspian Sea, rattled the region at 8:16 am (0416 GMT), according to a statement from the Azerbaijan Seismological Service Center. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 68 kilometers (42.3 miles) and was also felt in the capital, Baku.
As of now, there is no information on damage or casualties resulting from the earthquake. Authorities are monitoring the situation, and residents are advised to stay vigilant. Further updates on the seismic activity will be provided as they become available.
