2000 Baku earthquake
| UTC time | 2000-11-25 18:09:11 |
|---|---|
| ISC event | 2770732 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | November 25, 2000 |
| Local time | 22:09:11 AZT (UTC+4) |
| Magnitude | Mw 6.8 |
| Depth | 35.0 km (22 mi) |
| Epicenter | 40°15′N 49°54′E / 40.25°N 49.9°E |
| Type | Reverse |
| Areas affected | Baku and Sumgait, Azerbaijan |
| Max. intensity | MMI VI (Strong) |
| Aftershocks | 120 (as of 26/11/2000) |
| Casualties | 35 fatalities, 600 injuries |
On 25 November 2000, at 22:09 (18:09 AZT), a Mw 6.8 earthquake struck with an epicenter just offshore Baku, Azerbaijan. It was followed a minute later by a Mw 6.5 event. The mainshock resulted in 35 mostly indirect fatalities and 600 injuries.