Latest earthquakes near Baki, Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baki, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baki, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Baki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baki and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 01:05PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Baki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 196 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baki, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baki roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baki in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baki that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Baki during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 182 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baki occurred on Apr 8, 2026 13:05 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) south of Baku, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Nov 25, 2000 22:09, 15 kilometers (9 mi) south of Baku. It is the strongest earthquake near Baki in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Baki, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Baki.
Earthquakes by city in Baki
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Baki, Azerbaijan.
Use this regional Baki earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Qaraçuxur, Bakıxanov, Bilajari, Maştağa, Hövsan, Lokbatan, Amirdzhan, Buzovna, Biny Selo, Zabrat, Sabunçu, Yeni Suraxanı and Mardakan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baki.
When was the last earthquake in Baki, Azerbaijan?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Baki on the evening of April 26, 2026 at 21:09 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 154km east of Baku at a depth of 10km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baki, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baki, Azerbaijan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Baki on the evening of November 25, 2000 at 22:09 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 15km south-southeast of Baku at a depth of 50km under water in the Caspian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baki, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 196 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baki. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
