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M1.9 Depth: 18.5 km

M1.9 Earthquake near Amasia community, Shirak Province (Armenia)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 02:25:03 UTC Local time: —

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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18.5 km
Shallow
18.5 km
18.5 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.

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