Magnitude 5.7 earthquake hits Caucasus region

Reuters

Early reports say a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck near Makhachkala in Russia’s Dagestan region on Wednesday, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC). Tremors were also felt across the Caucasus, including parts of Azerbaijan.

The Caucasus lies on a tectonic collision zone, making it prone to seismic activity that occasionally impacts both Russia and Azerbaijan.

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