Latest earthquakes near Baku, Baki today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baku, Baki, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baku? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baku, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Baku Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baku. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baku and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 01:05PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Baku Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baku, Baki 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 Baku roughly every 18 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baku in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baku 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 Baku in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Baku 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 | 181 | 92.82% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 7.18% |
| 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 Baku
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baku 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 Baku 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 Baku 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 Baku, Baki 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 Baku.
Nearest earthquakes from Baku
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baku, Baki. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baku.
When was the last earthquake in Baku, Baki?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Baku on the morning of April 23, 2026 at 09:57 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 183km south of Baku at a depth of 20km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baku, Baki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baku, Baki?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Baku 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 Baku since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baku, Baki?
In the past 10 years, 195 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baku. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
