Latest earthquakes near Yerevan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yerevan, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yerevan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yerevan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Yerevan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yerevan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yerevan and elsewhere.
May 11, 2024 05:21PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Yerevan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yerevan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yerevan roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yerevan in 2020. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yerevan that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Yerevan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yerevan 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 | 271 | 92.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 6.85% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yerevan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yerevan 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 Yerevan 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 Yerevan 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 Yerevan 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 Yerevan.
Nearest earthquakes from Yerevan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yerevan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yerevan.
When was the last earthquake in Yerevan?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Yerevan 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 Yerevan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yerevan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Yerevan 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 Yerevan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yerevan?
In the past 10 years, 292 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yerevan. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
