Latest earthquakes near Vanadzor, Lori today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vanadzor, Lori, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vanadzor? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vanadzor (also known as Վանաձոր), it will show up within minutes.
Vanadzor Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vanadzor, Lori 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 Vanadzor roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vanadzor in 2020. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vanadzor that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vanadzor in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vanadzor 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 Vanadzor
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vanadzor 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 Vanadzor 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 Vanadzor 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 Vanadzor, Lori 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 Vanadzor.
Nearest earthquakes from Vanadzor
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vanadzor, Lori. 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 Vanadzor.
When was the last earthquake in Vanadzor, Lori?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vanadzor on the afternoon of September 16, 2024 at 17:43 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 217km south-southwest of Vanadzor at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vanadzor, Lori in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vanadzor, Lori?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vanadzor 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 Vanadzor since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vanadzor, Lori?
In the past 10 years, 295 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vanadzor. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
