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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-09-18 11:51:20 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near kvemo kartli on Sep 18, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia) · 2025-09-18 11:51:20 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 18, 2025 at 11:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near GEORGIA (SAK'ART'VELO) (Georgia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-18 11:51:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
City
kvemo kartli
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.40200, 44.03710
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 32 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 148 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Porak
    Distance: 210 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan

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