Earthquakes in Azerbaijan

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.9

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 40.14°, 47.58°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Azerbaijan

Over the past 30 days, Azerbaijan has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 3 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 4.9 event near 10 km SW of Qutqashen, Azerbaijan at 58.3 km depth, which drew 3 felt reports from the public.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Time ↓	Mag ↕	Location ↕	Depth ↕	Felt ↕	MMI	Alert	Status	Details
2026-06-12 2026-06-12 11:13:11 UTC	4.9mb	10 km SW of Qutqashen, Azerbaijan 40.911°, 47.761°	58.3 km	3	-	-	✓ Reviewed	USGS →
On June 12, 2026 at 11:13 UTC, a magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 10 km SW of Qutqashen, Azerbaijan. A small number of nearby observers (3) submitted felt reports to the USGS. The hypocenter lay at 58.3 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 40.911°, 47.761°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.9 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.

Legend:

Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)

Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports

MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)

Alert: PAGER alert level

Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)

Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist

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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0

Last 30 Days1

2026 (M2.5+)17

Largest (30 Days)

M4.9

10 km SW of Qutqashen, Azerbaijan

2026-06-12

Largest in 2026

M5.6

63 km SSE of Sovetabad, Azerbaijan

2026-04-08

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan experiences earthquakes from the collision between the Arabian and Eurasian plates. The Greater Caucasus and nearby regions are seismically active.

Azerbaijan Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Azerbaijan has recorded 17 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Azerbaijan in 2026 was a magnitude 5.6 event near Sovetabad, Azerbaijan.

Seismic Activity in Azerbaijan

Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.9 event near 10 km SW of Qutqashen, Azerbaijan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Azerbaijan?

In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Azerbaijan region.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Azerbaijan?

The largest recent earthquake in the Azerbaijan area was a magnitude 4.9 event that occurred 10 km SW of Qutqashen, Azerbaijan.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Azerbaijan?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.