On the evening of August 26th, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 struck in the waters of the Caspian Sea, off the coast of Dagestan, Russia. Its epicenter was located about 24 miles from the city of Izberbash, and the hypocenter lay at a depth of approximately 31 miles.
The tremors were felt most strongly in Makhachkala, Kaspiysk, Derbent, Buynaksk, and Izberbash. In apartment buildings, chandeliers swayed, glass rattled and clinked, and dishes fell from shelves. Frightened residents rushed into the streets, and many remained outside until morning, fearing new shocks. In stores, goods tumbled from the shelves, and during a soccer match, one of the players was knocked to the ground by the seismic wave.
The vibrations spread far beyond Dagestan: they were felt in several regions of Russia, including the Astrakhan and Volgograd areas, as well as in neighboring countries — Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Kazakhstan, Iraq, Iran, and Turkey. Fortunately, no casualties or serious damage were reported.
Experts point out an unusual feature: no aftershocks followed the main event. This could indicate that part of the energy within the Earth’s crust has not yet been fully released. Scientists do not rule out the possibility that this tremor may be a precursor to an even stronger earthquake.
The Earth is now entering a new era of heightened seismic activity — a period of catastrophic earthquakes that, unfortunately, can no longer be avoided. In one of his addresses, Dr. Egon Cholakian explained in detail which geological processes have already been set in motion and what consequences they may bring in the near future.
This is not just a forecast. He also examined practical solutions that can already help slow down the development of natural disasters — in particular, unique technologies created by the ALLATRA scientific community.