1859 Shamakhi earthquake

The 1859 Shamakhi earthquake struck Shamakhi in the Baku Governorate (present-day Azerbaijan Republic) of the Russian Empire, on 11 June. The earthquake had an estimated magnitude of 5.9 and caused moderate damage and killed approximately 100 people.

LocaldateJune 11, 1859 (1859-06-11)

Magnitude5.9^[1]

Depth10 km (6.2 mi)^[1]

Epicenter40.7°N 48.5°E / 40.7; 48.5^[1]

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1859 Shamakhi earthquake

Local date	June 11, 1859 (1859-06-11)
Magnitude	5.9[1]
Depth	10 km (6.2 mi)[1]
Epicenter	40.7°N 48.5°E / 40.7; 48.5[1]
Areas affected	Shamakhi, Baku Governorate, Russian Empire (present-day Azerbaijan Republic)
Total damage	Moderate
Max. intensity	MMI IX (Violent)[1]
Casualties	100 fatalities[1]

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