M2.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near ARMENIA (Armenia)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 22:32:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near ARMENIA (Armenia) on August 31, 2025 at 22:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-31 22:32:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Armenia

City

Tavusi marz

Source

emsc

Coordinates

40.67000, 44.85000

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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