Live seismic activity in Azerbaijan — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Azerbaijan has moderate to high seismicity, located on the collision zone between the Arabian and Eurasian plates, with frequent earthquakes in the Caucasus and Caspian Sea.
Azerbaijan has moderate to high seismicity, located on the collision zone between the Arabian and Eurasian plates. The 2000 Baku earthquake (M6.3) caused significant damage in the capital. The region also experiences oil-field induced earthquakes near Baku. Major faults include the Greater Caucasus thrust, the Caspian Sea fault system, and the Apsheron sill. Notable quakes include 2000 Baku (M6.3), 2012 M5.6, 1939 M6.0. The seismic risk is moderate. Tectonically, Azerbaijan lies on the Arabian-Eurasian collision zone, with active thrust and strike-slip faults, plus some induced seismicity from oil extraction. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Azerbaijan.
The region is defined by Greater Caucasus thrust, Caspian Sea fault system, Apsheron sill, and the risk level is classified as Moderate. With a population of 10.1 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Azerbaijan lies on Arabian Plate colliding with Eurasian Plate. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Azerbaijan was the 2000 Baku earthquake (M6.3). 2000 Baku (M6.3)
Azerbaijan experiences approximately 50-200 earthquakes per year, with 5-20 felt (M3.0+) and 0-2 potentially damaging events (M5.0+) annually, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Azerbaijan was the 2000 Baku earthquake (M6.3). 2000 Baku (M6.3)
Yes. Azerbaijan is crossed by Greater Caucasus thrust, Caspian Sea fault system, Apsheron sill, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Moderate.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.