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M2.2 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Amasia community, Shirak Province (Armenia)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 04:51:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2026 at 04:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near Amasia community, Shirak Province (Armenia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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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