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.
Recent Lori Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lori. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lori and elsewhere.
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.
Lori Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 286 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 kilometers (186 mi) of Lori, Armenia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 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 | 264 | 92.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| 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 123 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lori.
When was the last earthquake in Lori, Armenia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lori on the afternoon of October 2, 2023 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south-southwest 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, 286 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lori. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
