Latest earthquakes near Kapan, Syunik today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kapan, Syunik, Armenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kapan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kapan, it will show up within minutes.
Kapan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kapan, Syunik 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 Kapan roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kapan in 2023. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kapan 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 Kapan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kapan 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 | 275 | 92.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.38% |
| 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 Kapan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kapan 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 Kapan 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 Kapan 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 Kapan, Syunik 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 Kapan.
Nearest earthquakes from Kapan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kapan, Syunik. 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 Kapan.
When was the last earthquake in Kapan, Syunik?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kapan on the morning of November 21, 2024 at 11:46 local time (Asia/Yerevan). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west of Kapan at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kapan, Syunik in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kapan, Syunik?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kapan 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 Kapan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kapan, Syunik?
In the past 10 years, 298 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kapan. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
