Category Caspian Sea

Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Depth 14 km Strikes Caspian Sea, Offshore Azerbaijan on 8th April 2026

Map showing the Caspian Sea with depth zones and surrounding countries labeled

Offshore Azerbaijan in the Caspian Sea is a premier energy hub, hosting massive oil and gas fields like ACG and Shah Deniz, which drive the national economy. Key assets include the historic Neft Daşları “city in the sea” and the…

Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Depth 12 km Strikes Caspian Sea, Offshore Turkmenistan on 23rd Dec 2025

Turkmenistan’s offshore Caspian Sea sector holds significant oil and gas potential, with key developments including the joint Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan Dostlug (Friendship) field, historically disputed but now slated for cross-border development. Major players like Dragon Oil (UAE) and Malaysian firms (Petronas) operate…