Latest earthquakes near Gavar, Gegharkunik today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gavar, Gegharkunik, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gavar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gavar (also known as Գավառ), it will show up within minutes.
Gavar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 302 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gavar, Gegharkunik 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 Gavar roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gavar in 2023. A total of 54 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gavar 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 Gavar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gavar 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 | 280 | 92.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.95% |
| 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 Gavar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gavar 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 Gavar 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 Gavar 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 Gavar, Gegharkunik 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 Gavar.
Nearest earthquakes from Gavar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gavar, Gegharkunik. 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 Gavar.
When was the last earthquake in Gavar, Gegharkunik?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gavar on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 17:53 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 130km southwest of Gavar at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gavar, Gegharkunik in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gavar, Gegharkunik?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Gavar 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 Gavar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gavar, Gegharkunik?
In the past 10 years, 302 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gavar. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
