M2.5 Depth: 17.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near ARMENIA (Armenia)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 19:27:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near ARMENIA (Armenia). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

17.6 km

UTC time

2025-07-20 19:27:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Armenia

City

Tavusi marz

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.64940, 44.99140

Temperature

16.3°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

17.6 km

17.6 km — deeper than 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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