M2.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Vardenis hamaynk', Gegark'unik'i marz (Armenia)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 02:06:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 17, 2026 at 02:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Vardenis hamaynk', Gegark'unik'i marz (Armenia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-17 02:06:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Armenia

State

Gegark'unik'i marz

City

Vardenis hamaynk'

County

Vardenis hamaynk'

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.34000, 45.68000

Temperature

3.1°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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