Feb 21, 2022 · An azimuth bearing indicate direction in degree, north as 0°, east 90°, south 180°, and west 270° (the compass is numbered clockwise from 0° to 360°). For quadrant bearings the compass is divided into four sections, each containing 90°. Quadrant bearings are given in the format of N 42°E (northeast), S 13°W (southwest),