Latest earthquakes near Ararat today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ararat, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ararat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ararat (also known as Արարատ), it will show up within minutes.
Ararat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 274 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ararat in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ararat roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ararat in 2020. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ararat that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ararat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ararat 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 | 254 | 92.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ararat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ararat occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Yerevan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 151 kilometers (94 mi) south of Ararat, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ararat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 98 kilometers (61 mi) south of Ararat. It is the strongest earthquake near Ararat 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 Ararat 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 Ararat.
Nearest earthquakes from Ararat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ararat. 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 Ararat.
When was the last earthquake in Ararat?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ararat on the afternoon of September 16, 2024 at 17:43 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 138km southwest of Ararat at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ararat in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ararat?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ararat on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 98km southwest of Ararat at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ararat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ararat?
In the past 10 years, 274 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ararat. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
