Latest earthquakes near Aragatsotn, Armenia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aragatsotn, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aragatsotn? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aragatsotn (also known as Aragatsotni Marz), it will show up within minutes.
Aragatsotn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 290 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aragatsotn, Armenia 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 Aragatsotn roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aragatsotn in 2020. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aragatsotn that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aragatsotn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Aragatsotn 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 | 93.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 6.21% |
| 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 Aragatsotn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aragatsotn occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Yerevan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) south of Ashtarak, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aragatsotn in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 134 kilometers (83 mi) south of Ashtarak. It is the strongest earthquake near Aragatsotn 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 Aragatsotn, 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 Aragatsotn.
Earthquakes by city in Aragatsotn
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Aragatsotn, Armenia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aragatsotn.
When was the last earthquake in Aragatsotn, Armenia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aragatsotn on the afternoon of July 26, 2024 at 15:13 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west of Ashtarak at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aragatsotn, Armenia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aragatsotn, Armenia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aragatsotn on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 134km south-southwest of Ashtarak at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aragatsotn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aragatsotn, Armenia?
In the past 10 years, 290 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aragatsotn. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
