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M2.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Aparan community, Aragatsotn Province (Armenia)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 07:42:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 07:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Aparan community, Aragatsotn Province (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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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.

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