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M2.3 Earthquake near Balanta, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-09-08 04:55:35 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 8, 2026 at 04:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Balanta, Samtskhe-Javakheti (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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

ID
13859d7e23e9d53d135fbb3812e88ed10a6634a5
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-08 04:55:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
State
Samtskhe-Javakheti
City
Balanta
County
Borjomi Municipality
Village
Balanta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
41.61270, 43.54450
Temperature
7.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — close to the regional average (9.3 km)
Regional average: 9.3 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: 15 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 192 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Elbrus
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'642 m ·Last eruption: 50 ·Russia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 56 Catalogue entries

Of 55 other entries for this area and period, 40 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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