4.5-magnitude earthquake hits Armenia-Georgia border area

4.5-magnitude earthquake hits Armenia-Georgia border area

PanARMENIAN.Net - A 4.5-magnitude earthquake struck the border area between Armenia and Georgia on Monday, August 16 morning, the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations reports.

The tremor happened at a shallow depth of 10 km below the surface. It has not caused any damage, but was felt by many people as light vibration in the area of the epicenter.

Weak shaking was felt in certain communities of Shirak, Lori and Tavush provinces of Armenia.

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