Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Shida Kartli · Didi Sative
Country overviewGeorgia · Shida Kartli
M3.4 Earthquake near Didi Sative, Shida Kartli (Georgia)
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About this earthquake
On October 17, 2026 at 16:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Didi Sative, Shida Kartli (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.
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Details
ID
12913aeb99620c74a6c54cf5a6008f82ded7fc3e
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-17 16:43:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Didi Sative
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.00300,
43.68800
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (9.5 km)
Regional average: 9.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 31 Catalogue entries
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