1859 Shamakhi earthquake
Earthquake in Azerbaijan
The 1859 Shamakhi earthquake struck Shamakhi in the Baku Governorate (present-day Republic of Azerbaijan) of the Russian Empire, on 11 June. The earthquake had an estimated moment magnitude scale of 5.9 and caused moderate damage and killed approximately 100 people.
Local date | June 11, 1859 |
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Magnitude | 5.9[1] |
Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi)[1] |
Epicenter | 40°42′N 48°30′E / 40.7°N 48.5°E[1] |
Areas affected | Shamakhi, Baku Governorate, Russian Empire (present-day Republic of Azerbaijan) |
Total damage | Moderate |
Max. intensity | IX (Violent)[1] |
Casualties | 100 fatalities[1] |