Latest earthquakes near Armavir, Armenia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Armavir, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Armavir? If an earthquake is happening right now near Armavir (also known as Արմավիրի մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Armavir Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Armavir. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Armavir and elsewhere.
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.
Armavir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of Armavir, Armenia 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 Armavir roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Armavir in 2020. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Armavir that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Armavir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Armavir 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 | 264 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.69% |
| 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 Armavir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Armavir occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Yerevan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) south of Vagharshapat, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Armavir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 118 kilometers (73 mi) south of Vagharshapat. It is the strongest earthquake near Armavir 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 Armavir, 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 Armavir.
Earthquakes by city in Armavir
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Armavir, Armenia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Armavir.
When was the last earthquake in Armavir, Armenia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Armavir on the afternoon of October 2, 2023 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 192km south-southwest of Vagharshapat at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Armavir, Armenia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Armavir, Armenia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Armavir on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 118km south of Vagharshapat at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Armavir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Armavir, Armenia?
In the past 10 years, 284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Armavir. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
