Magnitude 2.8 earthquake recorded in Armenia

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21.08.2023, 14:55

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded in Armenia's Gegharkunik region today, the Interior Ministry's Rescue Service said.

Magnitude 2.8 earthquake recorded in Armenia

YEREVAN, August 21. /ARKA/. A magnitude 2.8 earthquake was recorded in Armenia's Gegharkunik region today, the Interior Ministry's Rescue Service said.

It said the earthquake occurred at 13:59 local time (09:59 GMT) 6 km south of the village of Shorzha. The epicenter was at a depth of 10 km. The Rescue Service said also that the shaking force of the tremor in the epicenter was 3-4 points.

The earthquake was felt in the capital Yerevan and across Gegharkunik province. --0--

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