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Strong earthquakes unlikely, aftershocks possible, Armenia’s Emergency Ministry says

Public Radio of Armenia
Feb 13 2021

Strong earthquake are unlikely, but minor aftershocks are still possible, the Ministry of Emergency Situations says. A total of 46 aftershocks were registered after a 4.7 earthquake rattled Armenia.

The Crisis Management Center has received about 3,000 reports on collapse, of which four have been confirmed so far.

A major 4.7 magnitude quake hit 8 km southeast of Yerevan at 15:29 local time. It measured 6-7 at the epicenter, and was felt in Aragatsotn, Ararat, Shirak, Armavir, Kotayk, Vayots Dzor provinces.

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