Iranian earthquake felt in Armenia

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16.03.2023, 16:45

Armenian seismic service has recorded a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in neighboring Iran.

Iranian earthquake felt in Armenia

YEREVAN, March 16. /ARKA/. Armenian seismic service has recorded a 5.1 magnitude earthquake in neighboring Iran.

It said the quake was recorded on March 16 at 15:47 local time (11:47 GMT),. The epicenter was 41 km south-west from the Iranian city of Khoy.

The earthquake was felt in the Armenian capital Yerevan as well as in the southern provinces of Syunik, Vayots Dzor and Ararat. --0--

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