Tuesday, February 16 2021 15:44

ArmInfo.A tectonic earthquake occurred in Yerevan, which was caused by an active seismic zone, where earthquakes of various strengths regularly occur, in  which we are located. This was announced during a video conference on  February 16 by a seismologist, acting. Sos Margaryan, Head of the  Seismic Protection Service of the RA Ministry of Emergency  Situations.

<And there can be no question of geological weapons. Since this is  our well-known source, which is located near the zone of the  hypocenter of the earthquake that occurred in 1937 in Parakar, "he  noted.  The chief seismologist recalled that post-seismic activity  after the devastating earthquake in Spitak lasted an average of 1,000  days, in case of a recent earthquake, the magnitude of which was 4.7  magnitude, post- seismic activity can last from 10 to 20 days. In  this vein, he said that after February 13, 110 aftershocks were  registered in Yerevan, 2-3 of which were felt by citizens. Margaryan  added that the seismic stress is gradually extinguishing, explaining  that the strength of the aftershocks will always be lower than the  magnitude of the main shock.

Recall that on February 13 at 15:29 local time, an earthquake of 4.7  magnitude occurred 8 km south-east of Yerevan. According to the  message of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of  Armenia, the focus lay at a depth of 10 kilometers.

The power of the earthquake at the epicenter was 6-7 points. In the  capital of Armenia, the strength of the tremors was 5-6 points, in  Aragatsotn, Ararat, Shirak, Armavir and Vayots Dzor, the strength of  the earthquake was 3-4 points. One person got lungs injured in the  earthquake, dozens of citizens sought medical assistance. As a result  of the earthquake, a number of capital buildings and structures were  damaged, many citizens remained on the street until late at night,  fearing to return to their homes.-