Strong tremors continue in Van
October 23, 2011 – 16:54 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net – European Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC)
reports that earthquake measuring MB 5.4 has taken place, epicenter
being EASTERNTURKEY, near Van city at the depth of 80 km.
According to various estimates, earthquake measuring MB 5-6 on Richter
scale rocked Yerevan. Comparably stronger tremors were felt in the
northern part of the city, where residents left their houses waiting
for messages from the Service of Seismic Protection and Emergency
Ministry.
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