1902 Shamakhi earthquake
| UTC time | 1902-02-13 09:39:30 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | n/a |
| USGS-ANSS | n/a |
| Local date | 13 February 1902 |
| Magnitude | 7.4 Mw |
| Depth | 15 km (9.3 mi) |
| Epicenter | 40°42′N 48°36′E / 40.7°N 48.6°E |
| Areas affected | Shemakha uezd, Baku Governorate, Russian Empire (now Shamakhi District, Azerbaijan) |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Casualties | 2,000 killed |
The 1902 Shamakhi earthquake occurred on 13 February with a moment magnitude of 7.4 and maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). Up to 2,000 people died and thousands more were injured in the Shemakha uezd within the Baku Governorate of the Russian Empire (present-day Republic of Azerbaijan). About 7,439 buildings were damaged or destroyed in the city and surrounding villages. Shamakhi had been devastated by earlier earthquakes in 1806, 1859 and 1872. It is one of the most destructive earthquakes in Azerbaijan.