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Earthquake in Armenia causes destruction

Armenia Materials 12 August 2024 21:45 (UTC +04:00)
Ingilab Mammadov
Ingilab Mammadov
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BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 12. The earthquake that occurred on August 12 in the village of Yeranos in the Gegharkunik region of Armenia caused destruction, Trend reports.

According to the information, as a result of the earthquake, not only old buildings collapsed, but also the walls of some new buildings, and cracks appeared in some of them.

A government commission is reportedly studying the situation in the area and an assessment is being made.

On the night of August 12, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.2 occurred in Armenia. The strength of the earthquake at the epicenter was 6 points.

Information has spread among the population that a stronger earthquake is possible. However, experts say that a stronger earthquake is less likely.

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