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M1.5 Depth: 6.6 km

M1.5 Earthquake near Amasia community, Shirak Province (Armenia)

UTC time: 2026-08-22 22:09:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2026 at 22:09 UTC, a magnitude M1.5 earthquake occurred near Amasia community, Shirak Province (Armenia). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 km — shallower than the regional average (10.2 km)
Regional average: 10.2 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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