Azerbaijan sits in the actively deforming Caucasus region between the Arabian and Eurasian plates. This page pulls real records for Azerbaijan: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Azerbaijan.
Check Azerbaijan hazard risk in detail
An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Azerbaijan - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Azerbaijan - FAQ
Is Azerbaijan at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 15 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.8 in 2000.
What was the biggest earthquake in Azerbaijan?
The strongest earthquake on record near Azerbaijan is M6.8, in 2000 (15 km SSE of Baku, Azerbaijan), from USGS.
Does Azerbaijan get tsunamis?
Yes - 4 tsunamis since 1668 (most recently 1960) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 7,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Azerbaijan?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.