Over the past 30 days, Azerbaijan has recorded 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 3 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 3 shallow (<70 km). 2 of the epicenters were offshore. All 3 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Leading the list is a magnitude 4.5 event near 110 km WNW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan at 10.0 km depth. The second-ranked event, at magnitude 4.4 near 18 km S of Khowy, Iran, trails by 0.1 magnitude units — a narrow gap, indicating two comparably energetic events in the current window. Rounding out the top three is a magnitude 4.0 earthquake near 24 km N of Susuz, Turkey.
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.
| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 03:47:23 UTC | 4.4mb | 18 km S of Khowy, Iran 38.380°, 44.969° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake was recorded 18 km S of Khowy, Iran on May 8, 2026 at 03:47 UTC. At a depth of 10.0 km, the event was shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Geolocation places the event at 38.380°N, 44.969°E. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.4 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-28 2026-04-28 12:02:39 UTC | 4.0mwr | 24 km N of Susuz, Turkey 41.000°, 43.099° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
Seismographs logged a magnitude 4.0 earthquake 24 km N of Susuz, Turkey with origin time 12:02 UTC on April 28, 2026. The event originated approximately 10.0 km below the surface, classifying it as shallow crustal. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. Coordinates: 41.000°, 43.099°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-04-26 2026-04-26 17:09:17 UTC | 4.5mb | 110 km WNW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan 40.307°, 51.715° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On April 26, 2026 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 110 km WNW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Azerbaijan over the past 30 days. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The epicenter is at 40.307°, 51.715°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.5 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
110 km WNW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan
2026-04-26
63 km SSE of Sovetabad, Azerbaijan
2026-04-08
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
Azerbaijan experiences earthquakes from the collision between the Arabian and Eurasian plates. The Greater Caucasus and nearby regions are seismically active.
In 2026, Azerbaijan has recorded 15 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. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 3 in the last 30 days.
Azerbaijan experiences earthquakes from the collision between the Arabian and Eurasian plates. The Greater Caucasus and nearby regions are seismically active.
Over the past 30 days, there have been 3 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.5 event near 110 km WNW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan.
In the past 30 days, 3 earthquakes have been recorded in the Azerbaijan region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.
The largest recent earthquake in the Azerbaijan area was a magnitude 4.5 event that occurred 110 km WNW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan.
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.
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