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.
Recent Gegharkunik Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gegharkunik. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gegharkunik and elsewhere.
Sep 3, 2023 08:35PM
M4.9 Earthquake hit near Kyurdarmir in Azerbaijan on Sunday Evening.
Aug 23, 2023 01:23AM
Significant M5.0 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Night near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
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.
Gegharkunik Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of Gegharkunik, Armenia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gegharkunik roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gegharkunik in 2020. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gegharkunik that year. The strongest had a 6 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 | 278 | 91.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 7.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 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 123 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.
Earthquakes by city in Gegharkunik
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gegharkunik, Armenia.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Gegharkunik on the afternoon of October 2, 2023 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 252km southwest of Gavar at a depth of 5km 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, 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gegharkunik. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
