Latest earthquakes near Gegharkunik, Armenia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gegharkunik, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gegharkunik? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gegharkunik (also known as Գեղարքունիքի մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 02:42PM Yerevan) |
M 3.4 | 265 km E from Gavar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 07:56PM Yerevan) |
M 3.3 | 274 km NW from Gavar |
| 2 days ago (Mar 27 07:47PM Yerevan) |
M 3.0 | 281 km NW from Gavar |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 04:49AM Yerevan) |
M 2.2 | 222 km SW from Gavar |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 11:43PM Yerevan) |
M 2.5 | 143 km NW from Gavar |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 05:09PM Yerevan) |
M 3.7 | 136 km ENE from Gavar |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 10:54AM Yerevan) |
M 2.1 | 290 km SW from Gavar |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 03:27AM Yerevan) |
M 2.2 | 220 km SW from Gavar |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 03:37PM Yerevan) |
M 2.7 | 98 km NW from Gavar |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 01:58AM Yerevan) |
M 2.0 | 299 km WSW from Gavar |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 03:33PM Yerevan) |
M 2.5 | 299 km WSW from Gavar |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 02:41AM Yerevan) |
M 2.4 | 211 km SSW from Gavar |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 07:59AM Yerevan) |
M 3.5 | 275 km E from Gavar |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 05:03AM Yerevan) |
M 3.7 | 96 km NW from Gavar |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 06:41AM Yerevan) |
M 2.0 | 221 km SW from Gavar |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 03:14PM Yerevan) |
M 2.2 | 160 km SW from Gavar |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 11:40PM Yerevan) |
M 2.4 | 211 km SW from Gavar |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 05:50AM Yerevan) |
M 2.3 | 134 km SW from Gavar |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 04:05AM Yerevan) |
M 2.7 | 152 km SSW from Gavar |
| 18 days ago (Mar 12 05:10PM Yerevan) |
M 2.3 | 59 km WSW from Gavar |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 10:30AM Yerevan) |
M 4.3 | 268 km NE from Gavar |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 02:41AM Yerevan) |
M 2.1 | 246 km SW from Gavar |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 01:22AM Yerevan) |
M 3.3 | 223 km S from Gavar |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 04:01AM Yerevan) |
M 3.7 | 289 km ENE from Gavar |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 08:37PM Yerevan) |
M 3.0 | 225 km N from Gavar |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Gegharkunik
Gegharkunik Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 312 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gegharkunik, Armenia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gegharkunik roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gegharkunik in 2023. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gegharkunik that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gegharkunik in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gegharkunik 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 | 289 | 92.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gegharkunik
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gegharkunik occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Yerevan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 216 kilometers (134 mi) south-southwest of Gavar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gegharkunik in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 166 kilometers (103 mi) south-southwest of Gavar. It is the strongest earthquake near Gegharkunik in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gegharkunik, 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 Gegharkunik.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2020 08:00PM (Yerevan) |
M 6.0 | 216 km SSW from Gavar |
| Jan 28, 2023 10:14PM (Yerevan) |
M 5.9 | 216 km S from Gavar |
| Feb 23, 2020 09:53AM (Yerevan) |
M 5.8 | 221 km SSW from Gavar |
| Jan 18, 2023 02:08PM (Yerevan) |
M 5.7 | 214 km S from Gavar |
| Mar 24, 2023 07:16AM (Yerevan) |
M 5.6 | 212 km S from Gavar |
| Oct 5, 2022 04:21AM (Yerevan) |
M 5.6 | 206 km S from Gavar |
| Dec 8, 2022 10:42AM (Yerevan) |
M 5.5 | 258 km NE from Gavar |
| Sep 4, 2015 08:49AM (Yerevan) |
M 5.4 | 213 km ENE from Gavar |
| Jun 25, 2020 02:03PM (Yerevan) |
M 5.4 | 227 km SSW from Gavar |
| Feb 13, 2022 10:25PM (Yerevan) |
M 5.3 | 130 km NW from Gavar |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Gegharkunik
Earthquakes by city in Gegharkunik
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gegharkunik, Armenia.
Use this regional Gegharkunik earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sevan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gegharkunik.
When was the last earthquake in Gegharkunik, Armenia?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gegharkunik on the afternoon of March 28, 2025 at 14:42 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 265km east of Gavar at a depth of 53km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gegharkunik, Armenia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gegharkunik, Armenia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gegharkunik on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 166km southwest of Gavar at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gegharkunik since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gegharkunik, Armenia?
In the past 10 years, 312 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gegharkunik. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
