Latest earthquakes near Lori, Armenia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lori, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lori? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lori (also known as Լոռու մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
Lori Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lori, 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 Lori roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lori in 2020. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lori that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lori in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Lori 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 | 274 | 92.88% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 6.78% |
| 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 Lori
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lori occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Yerevan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) south of Vanadzor, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lori in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 191 kilometers (119 mi) south of Vanadzor. It is the strongest earthquake near Lori 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 Lori, 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 Lori.
Earthquakes by city in Lori
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lori, Armenia.
Use this regional Lori earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Stepanavan and Spitak.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lori.
When was the last earthquake in Lori, Armenia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lori on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 18:52 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 173km south of Vanadzor at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lori, Armenia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lori, Armenia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lori on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 191km south of Vanadzor at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lori since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lori, Armenia?
In the past 10 years, 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lori. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
