M2.3 Depth: 5.8 km

M2.3 Earthquake near ARMENIA (Armenia)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 00:37:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2025 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near ARMENIA (Armenia). With a focal depth of about 6 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

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

5.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-05 00:37:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Armenia

City

Siraki marz

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.13670, 43.81890

Temperature

13.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.8 km

5.8 km — shallower 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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