Latest earthquakes near Armenia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Armenia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Armenia, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Armenia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Armenia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Armenia and elsewhere.
May 11, 2024 05:21PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Armenia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 434 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Armenia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Armenia roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Armenia in 2023. A total of 69 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Armenia that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Armenia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Armenia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 404 | 93.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 6.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.23% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Armenia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Armenia occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Yerevan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) south of Yerevan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Armenia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 125 kilometers (78 mi) south of Yerevan. It is the strongest earthquake near Armenia in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Armenia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Armenia.
Earthquakes by region of Armenia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Armenia.
- Aragatsotn (Aragatsotni Marz)
- Ararat (Արարատի մարզ)
- Armavir (Արմավիրի մարզ)
- Gegharkunik (Գեղարքունիքի մարզ)
- Kotayk (Կոտայքի մարզ)
- Lori (Լոռու մարզ)
- Shirak (Շիրակի մարզ)
- Syunik (Սյունիքի մարզ)
- Yerevan (Քաղաք Երէվան)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Armenia.
When was the last earthquake in Armenia?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Armenia on the evening of May 19, 2024 at 18:37 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 203km south-southwest of Yerevan at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Armenia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Armenia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Armenia on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 125km south-southwest of Yerevan at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Armenia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Armenia?
In the past 10 years, 434 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Armenia. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
