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 4.0 event near 12 km SSE of Bak’uriani, Georgia.
Earthquakes in Azerbaijan
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.0
Earthquake Map
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). All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-08 2026-09-08 04:52:17 UTC | 4.0mb | 12 km SSE of Bak’uriani, Georgia 41.655°, 43.596° | 10.5 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 8, 2026 at 04:52 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 12 km SSE of Bak’uriani, Georgia. See the M4.0 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)20
Largest (30 Days)
M4.0
12 km SSE of Bak’uriani, Georgia
2026-09-08
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 20 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.
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 4.0 event that occurred 12 km SSE of Bak’uriani, Georgia.
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