On December 21, at 01:40 local time, the Seismic Protection Survey Seismological Network of the Armenian Ministry of Emergency Situations registered an earthquake at the northern latitude 40.330 and eastern longitude 44.890 geographic coordinates (Armenia, 20km west from Gavar town) with 2.7 magnitude and 5km depth.
Armenian Prime Minister Karen Karapetyan highlights toughening the control in prevailing commodity markets ahead of the New Year.