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Yerevan Earthquake

When
1679
Where
Yerevan region
Episodes
1

On June 4, 1679, an earthquake struck the Yerevan region of the Safavid Empire, causing the destruction of numerous buildings and significant damage to notable structures in Yerevan.

Episodes

  1. June 4, 1679 · Yerevan region1679 Yerevan Earthquake

    A seismic event struck the Yerevan region on June 4, 1679, causing structural destruction.

Background and detail

Event Overview. The 1679 Armenia earthquake, also known as the Yerevan or Garni earthquake, occurred on June 4 in the Yerevan region. At the time, this area was part of the Safavid Empire. The seismic event resulted in widespread destruction of buildings and specific damage to notable structures within Yerevan.

Sources

  1. 1679 Armenia earthquake Wikipedia

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