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YEREVAN, DECEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. The Spitak earthquake shattered the peace of Armenia 34 years ago. The devastating earthquake, measuring 10 degrees on the MSK scale, took place in 40% of the territory of Armenia at 11:41 (local time), December 7, 1988. Spitak, Leninakan, Kirovakan, Stepanavan towns, over hundreds of villages and settlements of Spitak, Akhuryan, Gugark, Aragats, Kalinino, Stepanavan were fully or partially demolished during a few seconds.

GYUMRI, DECEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. In terms of seismic safety, Armenia’s Shirak province, particularly the city of Gyumri, are in a relatively good condition, which is connected with the quality of multi-apartment buildings that have been constructed recently and with the change in urban planning standards, Chief expert at the Seismic Protection Territorial Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Sergei Nazaretyan said during the meeting with the Gyumri municipality representatives.

Southern Military District held commemorative events dedicated to the anniversary of the Spitak earthquake...

YEREVAN, DECEMBER 7, ARMENPRESS. Members of Parliament of Armenia held a moment of silence in honor of the victims of the 1988 Spitak earthquake.

Today is (another celebration of) Letter Writing Day!