1859 Shamakhi earthquake | |
Pre-1900: | yes |
Magnitude: | 5.9 |
Damages: | Moderate |
Depth: | 10km (10miles) |
Location: | 40.7°N 48.5°W[1] |
Countries Affected: | Shamakhi, Baku Governorate, Russian Empire (present-day Azerbaijan Republic) |
Casualties: | 100 fatalities |
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.