Earthquake in Azerbaijan felt in Armenia

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08.04.2025, 11:08

A 3.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Azerbaijan on Tuesday was felt in Armenia's Gegharkunik region, authorities said.

Earthquake in Azerbaijan felt in Armenia

YEREVAN, April 8. /ARKA/. A 3.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Azerbaijan on Tuesday was felt in Armenia's Gegharkunik region, authorities said.

The Interior Ministry's Seismic Protection Service recorded the quake at 00:35 on April 8 in Azerbaijan with a depth of 10 km.

It was felt with an intensity of MSK 2-3 in the town of Vardenis, as well as in the villages of Sotk and Kut in the Gegharkunik region.

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