M2.4 Depth: 7.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Dmanisi Municipality, Lower Kartli (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 20:38:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Dmanisi Municipality, Lower Kartli (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-02 20:38:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

Lower Kartli

City

Dmanisi Municipality

County

Dmanisi Municipality

Source

afad

Coordinates

41.44306, 43.92222

Temperature

13.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — close to the regional average (8.9 km)

Regional average: 8.9 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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