Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 18.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shirak Province · Amasia community
Country overviewArmenia · Shirak Province
M1.9 Earthquake near Amasia community, Shirak Province (Armenia)
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About this earthquake
On July 5, 2026 at 02:25 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near Amasia community, Shirak Province (Armenia). With a focal depth of about 19 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
ID
cbfd8f42d174800960bb8a6b524685529bea8745
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
18.5 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 02:25:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.11470,
43.75930
Temperature
9.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18.5 km
18.5 km — deeper than the regional average (10 km)
Regional average: 10 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
Volcanoes nearby
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Shirak International Airport41.4 kmStraight-line distance
Armenia · LWN · UDSG
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 20 Catalogue entries
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