Seismic Service Conducts Round-the-Clock Monitoring in Armenia-Georgia Border Zone

On September 10, at 20:22 local time, a 4.8 magnitude earthquake was recorded 12 km southeast of the village of Bavra in the Armenia-Georgia border zone at a depth of 10 km. The intensity at the epicenter reached 6-7 on the scale. According to preliminary data, it was felt in the regions of Shirak, Lori, Tavush, Aragatsotn, Armavir, and in the city of Yerevan. As of 05:00 on September 11, over 100 aftershocks with magnitudes ranging from 1.0 to 3.7 were recorded, which are relatively weaker than the first shock, leading to the conclusion that seismic activity is decreasing.

The earthquake is related to the Javakheti extension zone (volcanic plateau). The Javakheti volcanic plateau and surrounding areas intersect with several active fault lines, which are associated with many earthquakes from both historical and modern times. The Javakheti extension zone is characterized by young volcanism and a large number of weak to moderate earthquakes. The high seismicity of this zone can be explained by the presence of existing volcanic centers.

The Seismic Territorial Service continues to carry out round-the-clock duty and seismic monitoring in accordance with established regulations. The analysis of multiparameter monitoring data shows that significant changes in the stress field are not expected. The seismic regime is under control. Further information about the developments will be provided.