Earthquake 9km south-west of MarandOn October 5, at 04:21 local time (at 00:21 GMT), the seismological network of the Seismic Protection Territorial Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the RA registered a 5.5 magnitude earthquake, 9km south-west of the city of Marand, Iran.
The strength of the underground shock in the epicentral zone was 7-8 points.
The earthquake was felt in the Syunik region with a magnitude of 5-6, in Vayots Dzor and Ararat region with a magnitude of 3-4, in Kotayk region, Yerevan, and in the city of Stepanakert, the Republic of Artsakh with a magnitude of 3. , Islamic Republic of Iran.
Frequently asked questions after the earthquakes felt in Armenia
What is the main direction of ensuring the seismic safety of the country?
– To solve the problem, it is necessary to perform the following steps: reliably assess the seismic risk of the territory, asses the seismic vulnerability of the buildings and structures and the seismic risk of areas, and finally, perform the planned activities to reduce seismic risk. The last problem – risk reduction, is a complex, time-consuming, and expensive process.
Should we return home after a strong earthquake?
– After a strong earthquake, if you are outside or have left the apartment you do not need to return to the house immediately. It is necessary to go to an open area and wait for the official announcement.
What should be done during the shocks, and what is the safest place in the apartment?
– When earthquake shocks occur, and you are on the 1-3rd floors, you should quickly leave the building. If you are on higher floors, you should stand in the corners of the main load-bearing walls and the doorways, near the load-bearing columns, away from the external walls and windows.
