Latest earthquakes near Kotayk, Armenia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kotayk, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kotayk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kotayk (also known as Կոտայքի մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
Kotayk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kotayk, Armenia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kotayk roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kotayk in 2023. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kotayk 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 Kotayk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kotayk 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 | 273 | 92.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.12% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kotayk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kotayk occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Yerevan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) south of Hrazdan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kotayk 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 of Hrazdan. It is the strongest earthquake near Kotayk 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 Kotayk, 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 Kotayk.
Earthquakes by city in Kotayk
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kotayk, Armenia.
Use this regional Kotayk earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Abovyan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kotayk.
When was the last earthquake in Kotayk, Armenia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kotayk on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 18:52 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 147km south-southwest of Hrazdan at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kotayk, Armenia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kotayk, Armenia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kotayk on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 166km south-southwest of Hrazdan at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kotayk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kotayk, Armenia?
In the past 10 years, 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kotayk. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
