Earthquakes in Azerbaijan — February 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Azerbaijan during February 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.
The month's largest event in Azerbaijan was a magnitude 4.8 earthquake near Shamakhi, Azerbaijan on 27 February 2026 at 11:52 UTC. A magnitude 4.8 earthquake radiates roughly 239 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Azerbaijan monthly average of 1 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month.
100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
Activity peaked on 27 February, when 2 events were recorded.
The month's largest events were M4.8 near Shamakhi, Azerbaijan on 27 February at 10 km; M4.2 near Altıağac, Azerbaijan on 27 February at 10 km.
That is 64% above the 1 events Azerbaijan averages per month across the 9 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Azerbaijan, February 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.8 | Shamakhi, Azerbaijan | 10.0 | Azerbaijan | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Altıağac, Azerbaijan | 10.0 | Azerbaijan | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Azerbaijan in February 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Azerbaijan during February 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Azerbaijan in February 2026?
A magnitude 4.8 event near Shamakhi, Azerbaijan on 27 February 2026.
Other months in Azerbaijan
Magnitudes for February 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.