Latest earthquakes near Shirak, Armenia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shirak, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shirak? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shirak (also known as Շիրակի մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
Shirak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shirak, Armenia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shirak roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shirak in 2023. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shirak 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 Shirak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shirak 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 | 259 | 92.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 6.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shirak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shirak occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Yerevan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 260 kilometers (162 mi) south of Gyumri, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shirak in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 187 kilometers (116 mi) south of Gyumri. It is the strongest earthquake near Shirak 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 Shirak, 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 Shirak.
Earthquakes by city in Shirak
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shirak.
When was the last earthquake in Shirak, Armenia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Shirak on the evening of May 7, 2024 at 20:40 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 124km east of Gyumri at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shirak, Armenia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shirak, Armenia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Shirak on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 187km south of Gyumri at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shirak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shirak, Armenia?
In the past 10 years, 279 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shirak. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
