1859 Shamakhi earthquake
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| Date | June 11, 1859 |
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| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Depth | 10 km (6.2 mi) |
| Epicenter | 40°42′N 48°30′E / 40.7°N 48.5°E |
| Areas affected | Shamakhi, Baku Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Total damage | Moderate |
| Max. intensity | 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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