A map is developed of the seismic microzonation of Baku city, The director-general of the Republican Seismological Center under the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, Gurban Yetirmishli told APA.
According to him, Baku has a complicated seismic structure.
"Therefore, the process is currently underway and long-term., which can take 3-4 years. For example, one part of the Yasamal district can withstand a magnitude 6 earthquake, while the other side has a magnitude 7 earthquake on the other. Information on all buildings in Baku will be reflected in the seismic micro-zoning map.
G. Yetirmishli said that the process will define seismic indicators of different districts of Baku. He added that seismic reviews of buildings are also taken into account.
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