Latest earthquakes near Vagharshapat, Armavir today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vagharshapat, Armavir, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vagharshapat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vagharshapat (also known as Ejmiatsin), it will show up within minutes.
Vagharshapat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 282 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vagharshapat, Armavir 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 Vagharshapat roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vagharshapat in 2020. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vagharshapat that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vagharshapat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vagharshapat 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 | 93.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 6.03% |
| 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 Vagharshapat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vagharshapat 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 Vagharshapat 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 Vagharshapat in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Vagharshapat, Armavir 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 Vagharshapat.
Nearest earthquakes from Vagharshapat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vagharshapat, Armavir. 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 Vagharshapat.
When was the last earthquake in Vagharshapat, Armavir?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vagharshapat on the afternoon of January 8, 2026 at 14:58 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south-southwest of Vagharshapat at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vagharshapat, Armavir in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vagharshapat, Armavir?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vagharshapat 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 Vagharshapat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vagharshapat, Armavir?
In the past 10 years, 282 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vagharshapat. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
