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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near legvanta, rach'a-lechkhumi da kvemo svaneti (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 07:18:15 UTC Local time: —
M3.1 earthquake near legvanta on Jan 8, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.1 Earthquake near legvanta, rach'a-lechkhumi da kvemo svaneti (Georgia) · 2026-01-08 07:18:15 UTC

About this earthquake

On January 8, 2026 at 07:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near legvanta, rach'a-lechkhumi da kvemo svaneti (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
2026-01-08 07:18:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
State
rach'a-lechkhumi da kvemo svaneti
City
legvanta
County
onis munitsip'alit'et'i
Village
legvanta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.60140, 43.46580
Temperature
6.7°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

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