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M1.5 Depth: 5.2 km

M1.5 Earthquake near gandzani (Georgia)

UTC time: 2025-09-07 21:25:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.5 earthquake was recorded near gandzani (Georgia) on September 7, 2025 at 21:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 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 AFAD.

Details

Magnitude
M1.5
Depth
5.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 21:25:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Georgia
City
gandzani
Source
afad
Coordinates
41.35083, 43.78361
Temperature
12.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.2 km
Shallow
5.2 km
5.2 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 22 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Aragats
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia
  • Ghegham Volcanic Ridge
    Distance: 157 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'597 m ·Last eruption: -1900 ·Armenia
  • Kazbek
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'004 m ·Last eruption: -750 ·Georgia
  • Ararat
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'165 m ·Last eruption: 1840 ·Turkiye
  • Porak
    Distance: 221 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'029 m ·Last eruption: -778 ·Armenia-Azerbaijan

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