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A deadly earthquake rocks Shemakha in the Caucasus, killing 80,000 people.
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1667 Shamakhi earthquake
1667 seismic event centered near present-day Shamakhi, Azerbaijan
The 1667 Shamakhi earthquake occurred on 25 November 1667 with an epicenter close to the city of Shamakhi, Azerbaijan. It had an estimated surface-wave magnitude of 6.9 and a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. An estimated 80,000 people died.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Shamakhi
City in Azerbaijan
Shamakhi is a city in Azerbaijan and the administrative centre of the Shamakhi District. The city's estimated population as of 2010 was 31,704. It is famous for its traditional dancers, the Shamakhi Dancers, and also for perhaps giving its name to the Soumak rugs.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Caucasus
Region spanning Europe and Asia
The Caucasus or Caucasia is a region spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, comprising parts of Southern Russia, Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan. The Caucasus Mountains, including the Greater Caucasus range, have…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)