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Georgia · Lower Kartli

M2.0 Earthquake near Dmanisi Municipality, Lower Kartli (Georgia)

UTC time: 2026-08-07 15:41:44 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
7.9 km
Source
EMSC

Lower Kartli · Dmanisi Municipality

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About this earthquake

On August 7, 2026 at 15:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Dmanisi Municipality, Lower Kartli (Georgia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 56 Catalogue entries

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