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 Tuesday, March 24 2026 15:53
Alexandr Avanesov

2,7  magnitude earthquake strikes Armenia

2,7  magnitude earthquake strikes Armenia

ArmInfo. An earthquake has occurred in Armenia.  According to the Seismic Protection Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia, a 2.7 magnitude earthquake occurred on March 24 at 2:10 PM, 8 km southeast of the city of Martuni.

The quake measured 3-4  at the epicenter. It was felt in the villages  of Zolakar and Madina in the Gegharkunik region.

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