Notable earthquake on record

M6.8 earthquake - 15 km SSE of Baku, Azerbaijan

November 25, 2000 · 50 km deep.

Magnitude
M 6.8
Depth
50 km
Date
2000
Tsunami
No

15 km SSE of Baku, Azerbaijan - a magnitude 6.8 earthquake at 50 km depth in 2000. Epicenter: 40.24, 49.95.

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