M2.2 Depth: 9.8 km

M2.2 Earthquake near dmanisis munitsip'alit'et'i, kvemo kartli (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 20:42:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 20:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.2 earthquake occurred near dmanisis munitsip'alit'et'i, kvemo kartli (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

9.8 km

UTC time

2026-02-24 20:42:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Georgia

State

kvemo kartli

City

dmanisis munitsip'alit'et'i

County

dmanisis munitsip'alit'et'i

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.42090, 43.95380

Temperature

-3.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9.8 km

9.8 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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