The news circulating on the Internet that a strong earthquake is expected in the territory of the Republic of Armenia, particularly in Yerevan, is misinformation, as RA Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) informs.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations also informs that on February 15, at 18:21 local time, the seismological network of the Territorial Seismic Protection Service of RA Ministry of Emergency Situations recorded a 2.3 magnitude earthquake (aftershock) 17 km south of Yerevan at a depth of 10 km.
The earthquake (aftershock) was felt in the city of Yerevan with a magnitude of 2-3.
At 22:27 a magnitude 3.3 earthquake (aftershock) was recorded 5 km north-east of Shorzha village, Gegharkunik Region, at a depth of 10 km. The earthquake (aftershock) was felt in Tsovagyugh community, in Gavar Town with a magnitude of 3, in the cities of Sevan, Abovyan, Dilijan and Ijevan with a magnitude of 2-3.
At 23:31, 4 km north-east of Shorzha village, Gegharkunik Region, at a depth of 10 km, a 2.0 magnitude earthquake (aftershock) was recorded.
The earthquake (aftershock) was felt in Shoghakat and Tchambarak communities with a magnitude of 2-3.
What to do during an earthquake?
What are the actions of citizens during the earthquake to avoid injuries? We present the guide of code of conduct developed by the Seismic Service of RA Ministry of Emergency Situations.
- Remember that even in the event of a devastating earthquake, buildings do not collapse immediately.
- Remember that children, the elderly and the sick need your help.
If you are in a building during an earthquake:
a. if you are on the 1st and 2nd floors of a high-rise building‚ try to leave the building immediately‚ leave to open space‚
b ․ If you are on the 3rd and higher floors, do not leave the building ‚the stairs and stairs will be clogged with panicked people‚ the elevators can be turned off at any time.
c ․ can stand on the main load-bearing walls of the middle part of the building, the corners formed by them‚
f ․ After the concussions are over, try to get out of the building in a pre-determined way‚
If you are on the street during an earthquake:
a. Move away from the building ‚bridges and power poles‚ to safety space.
If you woke up from an earthquake:
a. Never use electricity, do not use a match or gas burner.
The video about the rules of conduct during the earthquake prepared by “Save the Children” and “EU Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection" directorate is below.
February 16, 2021 at 14:48