Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Azerbaijan on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event4.2 km²21 h agonear Baku, Azerbaijan
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
Today
Moderate
Tomorrow
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Day after
Low
Forecast for the area around: Yevlakh. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Tomorrow: Rain – Very heavy rain (25–50 mm) · Sheki
Forecast for the area around: Azerbaijan. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Azerbaijan
- 21 h agoWildfire near Baku, Azerbaijan – active4.2 km² · near Baku, Azerbaijan
- 22 h agoWildfire near Zyrya, Azerbaijan – active11 km² · 97 km ESE of Zyrya, Azerbaijan
- 22 h agoWildfire near Zyrya, Azerbaijan – active9.8 km² · 93 km ESE of Zyrya, Azerbaijan
- 22 h agoWildfire near Baku, Azerbaijan – active4.7 km² · 33 km WSW of Baku, Azerbaijan
- 45 h agoWildfire near Yuxari Salahli, Azerbaijan – active3.2 km² · 9 km S of Yuxari Salahli, Azerbaijan
- 3 days agoWildfire near Baku, Azerbaijan8.2 km² · 41 km WSW of Baku, Azerbaijan
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has recorded 423 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8 in 2000.
Satellites have detected 8 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 37 km².
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Earthquakes today: Azerbaijan →
423 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.8.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 13 km ENE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 17 km N of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 21 km WSW of Divichibazar, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 7 km SSW of Qabala, Azerbaijan | 65.0 km | |
| 4.0 | 66 km E of Lankaran, Azerbaijan | 39.4 km | |
| 4.3 | 65 km E of Astara, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 62 km E of Lankaran, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 66 km E of Lankaran, Azerbaijan | 21.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 17 km NNE of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 19 km NE of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km |
Show all (13)
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 18 km N of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.2 | 24 km ENE of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 14 km NNE of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 10.0 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8 | 15 km SSE of Baku, Azerbaijan | 50.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 24 km SSE of Baku, Azerbaijan | 33.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 10 km SE of Lerik, Azerbaijan | 26.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 15 km SE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | 11.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 66 km E of Lankaran, Azerbaijan | 21.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 38 km NNW of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | 38.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 64 km N of Sumgayit, Azerbaijan | 39.3 km | |
| 5.4 | 42 km SE of Sheki, Azerbaijan | 14.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 40 km NNW of Sirvan, Azerbaijan | 64.7 km | |
| 5.4 | 20 km N of Aghsu, Azerbaijan | 17.4 km | |
| 5.4 | 17 km N of Agdas, Azerbaijan | 33.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 7 km SE of Masally, Azerbaijan | 56.4 km | |
| 5.3 | 50 km NE of Xacmaz, Azerbaijan | 53.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 17 km SE of Zaqatala, Azerbaijan | 23.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 39 km WSW of Quba, Azerbaijan | 13.2 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 13 | M5.6 |
| 2025 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2024 | 7 | M4.9 |
| 2023 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 2022 | 7 | M4.4 |
| 2021 | 7 | M5.0 |
| 2020 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 2019 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 2018 | 8 | M5.3 |
| 2017 | 12 | M5.2 |
| 2016 | 10 | M5.0 |
| 2015 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 2014 | 11 | M5.4 |
| 2013 | 7 | M4.7 |
| 2012 | 22 | M5.7 |
| 2011 | 8 | M4.4 |
| 2010 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2009 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2008 | 16 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 13 | M5.2 |
| 2006 | 12 | M4.5 |
| 2005 | 15 | M4.8 |
| 2004 | 6 | M4.3 |
| 2003 | 12 | M4.7 |
| 2002 | 18 | M5.0 |
| 2001 | 11 | M5.2 |
| 2000 | 35 | M6.8 |
| 1999 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 1998 | 10 | M6.0 |
| 1997 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 1996 | 17 | M5.4 |
| 1995 | 12 | M4.8 |
| 1994 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1993 | 7 | M5.3 |
| 1992 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1991 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1990 | 3 | M4.6 |
| 1989 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 1987 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 1986 | 12 | M5.3 |
| 1985 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 1983 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1982 | 9 | M5.2 |
| 1981 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 1980 | 4 | M4.9 |
| 1979 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 1978 | 4 | M5.6 |
| 1977 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1976 | 5 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
8 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 37 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 km² | near Baku, Azerbaijan | Active | |
| 11 km² | 97 km ESE of Zyrya, Azerbaijan | Active | |
| 9.8 km² | 93 km ESE of Zyrya, Azerbaijan | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 33 km WSW of Baku, Azerbaijan | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | 9 km S of Yuxari Salahli, Azerbaijan | Active | |
| 8.2 km² | 41 km WSW of Baku, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 102 km ESE of Zyrya, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 10 km ENE of Fuzuli, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 12 km WSW of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 19 km N of Aghdam, Azerbaijan | Inactive |
Show all (14)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 km² | 7 km NE of Aghdam, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 32 km SW of Aghjabadi, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 37 km² | 30 km SSE of Kalbajar, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 26 km SE of Kalbajar, Azerbaijan | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 km² | 30 km SSE of Kalbajar, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 31 km² | 26 km SE of Kalbajar, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 32 km SW of Aghjabadi, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 10 km ENE of Fuzuli, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 16 km² | 19 km N of Aghdam, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 12 km WSW of Horadiz, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 7 km NE of Aghdam, Azerbaijan | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 97 km ESE of Zyrya, Azerbaijan | Active |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 6 | 23 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 37 km² |
Regions
Places
- Baku
- Sumgayit
- Ganja
- Khirdalan
- Yevlakh
- Mingachevir
- Nakhchivan
- Lankaran
- Qaracuxur
- Lerik
- Sirvan
- Sheki
- Xacmaz
- Bakixanov
- Goeycay
- Bilajari
- Barda
- Shamkhir
- Aghjabadi
- Shamakhi
- Mastaga
- Saray
- Aghdam
- Salyan
- Hovsan
- Jalilabad
- Imishli
- Zaqatala
- Lokbatan
- Sabirabad
- Haji Zeynalabdin
- Amirdzhan
- Ismayilli
- Siyazan
- Fuzuli
- Buzovna
- Biny Selo
- Agdas
- Divichibazar
- Haciqabul
- Quba
- Aghsu
- Zabrat
- Sabuncu
- Gazakh
- Mehdiabad
- Tartar
- Saatli