Earthquake hits north-western district of Azerbaijan

Samira Abdullayeva
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Baku. 21 September. REPORT.AZ/ An earthquake was registered in Balakan region, Azerbaijan.

Report was told by the Republican Seismic Survey Center of Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). 

3.8 magnitude tremors at the depth of 5 km, registered at 13:06:11 local time in Balakan region. 

Earthquake felt at epicenter was 4 points, and in nearby settlements - up to 3 points.

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