Earthquakes Near Baku
Within 300 km · past 12 months · M3+
The latest earthquake near Baku was magnitude 4.0, 116 km west-northwest of Baku (17 km N of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan), on 2 Sept 2026, 3:39 am local time. In the past 12 months the USGS recorded 16 earthquakes of magnitude 3+ within 300 km; the strongest was M5.6.
- Magnitude 3–3.9
- 0
- Magnitude 4–4.9
- 14
- Magnitude 5–5.9
- 2
- Magnitude 6+
- 0
Recent earthquakes near Baku
Times in Baku local time.
| Mag | Location | Time | Depth | From Baku |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 17 km N of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 2 Sept 2026, 3:39 am51 days ago | 10 km | 116 km WNW |
| 4.9 | 20 km WSW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | 14 Aug 2026, 8:56 pm69 days ago | 10 km | 127 km NW |
| 4.9 | 6 km SSW of Qutqashen, Azerbaijan | 12 Jun 2026, 3:13 pm132 days ago | 65 km | 185 km WNW |
| 4.0 | 61 km SSE of Sovetabad, Azerbaijan | 21 May 2026, 5:47 am154 days ago | 39 km | 170 km S |
| 4.5 | 110 km WNW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan | 26 Apr 2026, 9:09 pm179 days ago | 10 km | 155 km E |
| 4.3 | 65 km E of Astara, Azerbaijan | 15 Apr 2026, 6:52 am190 days ago | 10 km | 215 km S |
| 4.7 | 62 km E of Lankaran, Azerbaijan | 12 Apr 2026, 10:46 pm193 days ago | 10 km | 191 km S |
| 5.6 | 63 km SSE of Sovetabad, Azerbaijan | 8 Apr 2026, 1:05 pm197 days ago | 21 km | 172 km S |
| 4.3 | 91 km NW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan | 7 Apr 2026, 5:55 am198 days ago | 35 km | 187 km E |
| 4.4 | 17 km NNE of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 28 Feb 2026, 6:34 am236 days ago | 10 km | 107 km WNW |
| 4.2 | 16 km SW of Altıağac, Azerbaijan | 28 Feb 2026, 3:38 am237 days ago | 10 km | 101 km WNW |
| 4.1 | 18 km N of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 28 Feb 2026, 2:01 am237 days ago | 10 km | 112 km WNW |
| 4.2 | 13 km SSW of Altıağac, Azerbaijan | 27 Feb 2026, 4:05 pm237 days ago | 10 km | 95 km WNW |
| 4.8 | 14 km NNE of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 27 Feb 2026, 3:52 pm237 days ago | 10 km | 110 km WNW |
| 5.1 | 122 km NW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan | 23 Dec 2025, 8:32 am303 days ago | 49 km | 168 km ENE |
| 4.2 | 142 km NW of Türkmenbaşy, Turkmenistan | 10 Nov 2025, 2:13 am347 days ago | 54 km | 182 km ENE |
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Frequently asked questions
Was there an earthquake in Baku today?
No earthquake of magnitude 3+ was recorded within 300 km of Baku in the past 24 hours. The latest was 51 days ago.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baku this year?
M5.6, 172 km south of Baku, on 8 Apr 2026, 1:05 pm.
What should I do during an earthquake?
Drop, cover and hold on: get under a sturdy table, protect your head and neck, and stay away from windows. If you are outside, move to an open area away from buildings and power lines. Do not use lifts.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earthquake Hazards Program — public domain (earthquake.usgs.gov). Outside the United States the USGS catalogue is most complete for magnitude 4.5 and above; national agencies may list smaller quakes. Magnitudes can be revised after review.