M3.4 Depth: 11.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i, k'akheti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 20:56:55 UTC Local time: —

M3.4 earthquake near dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i on Jan 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.4 Earthquake near dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i, k'akheti (Georgia) · 2026-01-18 20:56:55 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i, k'akheti (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

11.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 20:56:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

k'akheti

City

dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i

County

dedoplists'q'aros munitsip'alit'et'i

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.28550, 46.13560

Temperature

-1.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11.4 km

11.4 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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