A 3.2 magnitude earthquake near Spitak, Armenia, triggered aftershocks, while a stronger 5.1 quake was felt in the region, impacting Georgia. No damages or casualties have been reported. The area has a history of significant seismic events.

A recent earthquake near Spitak, Armenia, measuring 3.2 in magnitude, has triggered several aftershocks. The Seismic Protection Service reports that the epicenter of these aftershocks was located 9 kilometers north of Spitak, with a depth of 10 kilometers. The aftershocks reached approximately 4 in magnitude, while tremors were felt in surrounding areas with intensities ranging from 4 to 6 in the Lori, Tavush, and Shirak districts and 2 to 4 in Kotayk, Gegharkunik, and Aragatsotn districts. Fortunately, no damage or casualties have been reported so far.

Additionally, there was a stronger earthquake registered at 5.1 magnitude at 09:26 Tbilisi time, approximately 45 kilometers from the Georgian border. The Georgian National Seismic Monitoring Center confirmed that the tremors were felt strongly in Georgia as well.

Earlier, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake was noted near Spitak and officially reported at 09:26 on March 8, detected 6 kilometers northeast of Spitak. This area has a history of significant seismic activity, notably the devastating 7-magnitude quake in 1988.

The earthquake near Spitak, Armenia, has raised concerns due to its history of seismic events. While the aftershocks and initial tremors have been felt across multiple districts in Armenia and Georgia, the absence of reported damage or casualties is a positive outcome. Continuous monitoring by seismic agencies remains critical in ensuring public safety in seismically active regions.

Original Source: en.apa.az