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 Tuesday, August 4 2026 13:03
Alexandr Avanesov

Earthquake in Sisian region of Armenia

Earthquake in Sisian region of Armenia

ArmInfo.  Another earthquake has struck Armenia.

According to the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs  of the Republic of Armenia, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred on  August 4 at 11:54 local time, 23 km southwest of Sisian.

The intensity of the tremors at the epicenter was 4.0 on the Richter  scale.

The earthquake, measuring 2.0-3.0 on the Richter scale, was felt in  the towns of Sisian and Dastakert in the Syunik region, as well as in  the villages of Arevis, Tanahat, Tasik, Salvard, and Torunik.

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