M3.0 Depth: 7.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Ijevan community, Tavush Province (Armenia)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 15:05:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Ijevan community, Tavush Province (Armenia) on July 2, 2026 at 15:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.9 km

UTC time

2026-07-02 15:05:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Armenia

State

Tavush Province

City

Ijevan community

County

Ijevan community

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.00410, 45.12560

Temperature

18.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

7.9 km

7.9 km — close to the regional average (10.3 km)

Regional average: 10.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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