Latest earthquakes near Ashtarak, Aragatsotn today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ashtarak, Aragatsotn, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ashtarak? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ashtarak, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ashtarak Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ashtarak. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ashtarak and elsewhere.
Nov 29, 2023 07:49PM
M4.4 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Evening near Mingelchaur in Azerbaijan.
Nov 13, 2023 06:58PM
Shallow M4.3 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening near Khowy in Iran.
Oct 12, 2023 03:04PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Erciş in Türkiye.
Jun 17, 2023 04:30PM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon near Khowy in Iran.
Mar 24, 2023 07:16AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit near Khowy in Iran on Friday Morning.
Mar 16, 2023 03:47PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Thursday Afternoon near Khowy in Iran.
Ashtarak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 285 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ashtarak, Aragatsotn in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ashtarak roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ashtarak in 2020. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ashtarak that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ashtarak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ashtarak 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 | 265 | 92.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ashtarak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ashtarak 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 Ashtarak 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 Ashtarak in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ashtarak, Aragatsotn 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 Ashtarak.
Nearest earthquakes from Ashtarak
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ashtarak, Aragatsotn. 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 Ashtarak.
When was the last earthquake in Ashtarak, Aragatsotn?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ashtarak on the afternoon of November 30, 2023 at 15:51 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 171km south of Ashtarak at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ashtarak, Aragatsotn in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ashtarak, Aragatsotn?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ashtarak 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 Ashtarak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ashtarak, Aragatsotn?
In the past 10 years, 285 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ashtarak. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
