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.
Gegharkunik Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 313 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 | 288 | 92.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 7.67% |
| 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 124 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.
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 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gegharkunik on the evening of May 7, 2024 at 20:40 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 39km north-northeast of Gavar at a depth of 10km 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, 313 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.
