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Earthquake hits Armenia’s Gegharkunik province

17 September 2026 13:37

An earthquake struck Armenia, with the tremors measuring 3–4 points at the epicentre, according to Armenia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs.

The Rescue Service said the earthquake occurred at 12:17 pm local time, 3km southeast of the village of Shoghakat, and it had a magnitude of 2.8, Caliber.Az reports, citing Armenian media.

Earthquake hits Armenia’s Gegharkunik province

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