1859 Shamakhi earthquake

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

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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]