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Seismic activity continues in north-eastern part of Iran
16:12, 23 August, 2012
YEREVAN, AUGUST 23, ARMENPRESS: Seismic Protection Service net,
Ministry of Emergency Situations did not record 3 magnitude earthquake
in the area of the Republic of Armenia on August 16-22.
As Armenpress reports, 5-6 magnitude 18 earthquakes struck the region
on August 19-20.The epicenter was located at 15 kilometers north from
Turkish Diyadin town: 6 afterskaes with 3 and over magnitude preceded
it.
Seismic activity is ongoing in north western part of Iran. August 11
main aftershake was followed by 10 aftershakes(magnitude greater than
3.5), a part of which was felt in Armenia.
Two strong earthquakes were registered out of the borders of the
region with 6.0 and more magnitude. 6.3 magnitude seismic event's
epicenter was located in Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, hit the area on
August 18, which resulted in the death of 6 people, 12 were wounded.
165 houses were damaged because of the earthquake. Papua New Guinea
Island, Pacific Ocean was hit by 6.2 magnitude earthquake on August
19: there are neither casualties nor victims.
16:12, 23 August, 2012
YEREVAN, AUGUST 23, ARMENPRESS: Seismic Protection Service net,
Ministry of Emergency Situations did not record 3 magnitude earthquake
in the area of the Republic of Armenia on August 16-22.
As Armenpress reports, 5-6 magnitude 18 earthquakes struck the region
on August 19-20.The epicenter was located at 15 kilometers north from
Turkish Diyadin town: 6 afterskaes with 3 and over magnitude preceded
it.
Seismic activity is ongoing in north western part of Iran. August 11
main aftershake was followed by 10 aftershakes(magnitude greater than
3.5), a part of which was felt in Armenia.
Two strong earthquakes were registered out of the borders of the
region with 6.0 and more magnitude. 6.3 magnitude seismic event's
epicenter was located in Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, hit the area on
August 18, which resulted in the death of 6 people, 12 were wounded.
165 houses were damaged because of the earthquake. Papua New Guinea
Island, Pacific Ocean was hit by 6.2 magnitude earthquake on August
19: there are neither casualties nor victims.