Latest earthquakes near Syunik, Armenia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Syunik, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Syunik? If an earthquake is happening right now near Syunik (also known as Սյունիքի մարզ), it will show up within minutes.
Syunik Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Syunik, Armenia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Syunik roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Syunik in 2023. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Syunik 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 Syunik in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Syunik 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 | 278 | 91.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 7.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Syunik
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Syunik occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Yerevan timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 193 kilometers (120 mi) west-southwest of Kapan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Syunik in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 205 kilometers (127 mi) west-southwest of Kapan. It is the strongest earthquake near Syunik 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 Syunik, 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 Syunik.
Earthquakes by city in Syunik
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Syunik, Armenia.
Use this regional Syunik earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Goris and Hats’avan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Syunik.
When was the last earthquake in Syunik, Armenia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Syunik on the evening of May 7, 2024 at 20:40 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 188km north-northwest of Kapan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Syunik, Armenia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Syunik, Armenia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Syunik on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 205km west of Kapan at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Syunik since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Syunik, Armenia?
In the past 10 years, 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Syunik. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
